Meaning
Repugnant means extremely offensive, disgusting, or unacceptable. It describes something that causes strong dislike or aversion.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe things, actions, or ideas that people find morally or emotionally revolting.
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Common pattern: repugnant to + noun
- Example: "His behavior was repugnant to everyone."
Common Phrases
- morally repugnant
- utterly repugnant
- repugnant idea
- repugnant behavior
Collocations
- Adverbs: utterly repugnant, morally repugnant, deeply repugnant
- Nouns: repugnant behavior, repugnant crime, repugnant practice
Examples
- The dictator’s repugnant actions shocked the world.
- Racism is morally repugnant to most people.
- She found the idea of animal cruelty utterly repugnant.
- The politician made a repugnant remark that angered the public.
- Corruption in government is repugnant to the principles of democracy.
- He quit his job because he considered the company’s practices repugnant.
- The repugnant smell made it hard to stay in the room.
Synonyms or Related
- Offensive
- Revolting
- Disgusting
- Abhorrent
- Loathsome
Antonym
- Pleasant
- Agreeable
- Attractive
- Acceptable