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   repugnant

   /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely distasteful; unacceptable: "cannibalism seems repugnant to us" Similar abhorrentrevoltingrepulsiverepellentdisgustingoffensiveobjectionablevilefoulnastyloathsomesickeningnauseatingnauseoushatefuldetestableexecrableabominablemonstrousappallingreprehensibledeplorableinsufferableintolerableunacceptabledespicablecontemptiblebeyond the paleunspeakablenoxiousobscenebasehideousgrislygruesomehorrendousheinousatrociousawfulterribledreadfulfrightfulobnoxiousunsavouryunpalatableunpleasantdisagreeabledistastefuldislikeableoff-puttingdispleasinginformal:ghastlyhorriblehorridgrossputridsick-makingyuckygodawfulbeastlyboggingskankyliterary:noisomearchaic:disgustfulscurvyloathlyrare:rebarbativeOpposite attractiveagreeablepleasant
   • 2. in conflict or incompatible with: "a by-law must not be repugnant to the general law of the country" Similar incompatible within conflict withcontrary toat variance withcontradictory toinconsistent withalien toopposed torare:oppugnant to
   • ▪ given to stubborn resistance. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘offering resistance’): from Old French repugnant or Latin repugnant- ‘opposing’, from the verb repugnare (see repugnance).

   Derivatives

   • 1. repugnantly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPUGNANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Repugnant means very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Repugnant means incompatible, inconsistent, or causing a feeling of dislike or disgust. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions.

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   Repugnant means distasteful, objectionable, or offensive, or opposed or contrary in nature or character. Learn more about its origin, derived forms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPUGNANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Repugnant means very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as behavior, beliefs, or ideas, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › repugnantRepugnant - definition of repugnant by The Free Dictionary

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   Repugnant means offensive, disgusting, or contradictory. Find the origin, usage, and examples of repugnant and related words in this online dictionary.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPUGNANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Repugnant means horrible, disgusting, or contradictory. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, and related words.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrepugnant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Repugnant means making you feel strong dislike or revulsion. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of repugnant – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   Repugnant means extremely unpleasant or morally repulsive. Learn how to use this formal adjective in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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    Repugnant means causing repugnance, distaste, or opposition. It comes from Latin repugnare, meaning to fight against. See synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples of repugnant.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › repugnantRepugnant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    Repugnant refers to something you detest so thoroughly it threatens to make you physically sick, like the idea of marrying your sister. Or wearing last year's jeans. A repugnant thing is a thing offensive, detestable, or obscene. It can be repugnant to your mind or your morals.