repugnant

[riˈpʌɡnənt]

repugnant Definition

• 1. extremely distasteful; unacceptable
• 2. in conflict; incompatible

Using repugnant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repugnant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The smell from the dumpster was repugnant.

• Example

  I find his behavior towards women repugnant.

• Example

  The idea of eating insects is repugnant to many people.

• Example

  The thought of working with him again is repugnant.

repugnant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for repugnant

• revolting
• disgusting
• offensive
• abhorrent
• repulsive

Antonyms for repugnant

• attractive
• appealing
• pleasant

Phrases with repugnant

• morally repugnant

  behavior or actions that are considered morally unacceptable or offensive

  Example

  The company's decision to exploit child labor is morally repugnant.

• repugnant to reason

  something that is illogical or irrational

  Example

  His argument was repugnant to reason and lacked any evidence to support it.

• repugnant to nature

  something that goes against the natural order of things

  Example

  The idea of cloning humans is repugnant to nature and raises ethical concerns.

Origins of repugnant

from Latin 'repugnant-', present participle stem of 'repugnare', meaning 'to fight against'

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Summary: repugnant in Brief

'Repugnant' [riˈpʌɡnənt] describes something that is extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or incompatible. It can refer to anything from smells to behaviors, as in 'The smell from the dumpster was repugnant.' The term also extends into phrases like 'morally repugnant,' denoting behavior that is considered morally unacceptable, and 'repugnant to reason,' indicating something that is illogical or irrational.