Definitions
- Describing physical appearance that is unattractive or unpleasant to look at. - Referring to behavior or actions that are morally or socially unacceptable. - Talking about situations or circumstances that are unpleasant or undesirable.
- Describing something that is extremely distasteful or offensive. - Referring to behavior or actions that are morally or ethically objectionable. - Talking about situations or circumstances that are highly unpleasant or intolerable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unpleasant or undesirable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical appearance or behavior.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to express strong disapproval or disgust.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Repugnant is more intense than ugly and implies a stronger sense of disgust or aversion.
- 2Scope: Ugly can refer to a wide range of unpleasant things, while repugnant is typically reserved for extreme cases.
- 3Usage: Ugly is more commonly used in everyday language, while repugnant is more formal and less frequently used.
- 4Subjectivity: Ugly is more subjective and can vary depending on personal taste, while repugnant is more objective and universally considered unpleasant.
Remember this!
Ugly and repugnant are both words used to describe unpleasant or undesirable things, but they differ in intensity, scope, usage, subjectivity, and origin. Ugly is more subjective and commonly used in everyday language, while repugnant is more objective and formal, reserved for extreme cases of disgust or aversion.
