Repugnant: meaning, definitions and examples
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repugnant
[ rɪˈpʌɡnənt ]
feeling or showing disgust
causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; hateful.
Synonyms
abhorrent, disgusting, offensive, revolting
Examples of usage
- His behavior towards her was so repugnant that she never wanted to see him again.
- The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely repugnant.
contrary to
in conflict or opposition; incompatible.
Synonyms
conflicting, contrary, incompatible, opposed
Examples of usage
- His actions were repugnant to the values of the community.
- The idea of cutting down the forest was repugnant to environmentalists.
Translations
Translations of the word "repugnant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repugnante
🇮🇳 विकर्षक
🇩🇪 widerlich
🇮🇩 menjijikkan
🇺🇦 відразливий
🇵🇱 odpychający
🇯🇵 嫌悪感を抱かせる
🇫🇷 répugnant
🇪🇸 repugnante
🇹🇷 iğrenç
🇰🇷 혐오스러운
🇸🇦 مثير للاشمئزاز
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 令人厌恶的
🇸🇮 odvraten
🇮🇸 viðbjóðslegur
🇰🇿 жиркенішті
🇬🇪 ზიზღის მომგვრელი
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 repugnante
Word origin
The word 'repugnant' originated from the Latin word 'repugnans', which means 'opposing'. It entered the English language in the 15th century. Over time, 'repugnant' evolved to encompass not only physical disgust but also moral opposition. The word has been commonly used in literature and formal writing to express strong disapproval or incompatibility.