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Repugnant

adjective
/rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
causing strong dislike, disgust, or opposition

Example Sentences

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

The idea of cheating was repugnant to him.

Example Expressions

utterly repugnant

Synonyms

disgusting, revolting, abhorrent, offensive
Entry 1
disgusting, revolting, abhorrent
Entry 2
disgusting, revolting, offensive, abhorrent

Antonyms

appealing, attractive, pleasant, agreeable
Entry 1
appealing, attractive, pleasant
Entry 2
pleasant, agreeable, attractive

Collocations

morally repugnant, utterly repugnant, find repugnant, repugnant behavior, repugnant idea
Entry 1
morally repugnant, utterly repugnant, find repugnant
Entry 2
repugnant behavior, repugnant idea, morally repugnant

Related Vocabularies

Having the ability to retain things in one's memory; having a good memory.
expected at a certain time or required by a certain date
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Related to government revenue, taxation and expenditure.
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

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