repugnant

adjective

Pronunciation: rɪˈpʌɡnənt

Definition

Extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or offensive to one's moral or physical sensibilities.

Examples

• The politician's racist comments were widely considered repugnant by the public.

• She found the idea of animal testing morally repugnant.

• The taste of the spoiled milk was truly repugnant.

Synonyms of repugnant

Words with a similar meaning to repugnant:

• bad
• nasty
• offensive
• repulsive
• abhorrent

Antonyms of repugnant

Words with the opposite meaning to repugnant:

• appealing
• pleasant

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