Repugnant

/rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

extremely distasteful; unacceptable

The idea of animal cruelty is repugnant to many people.

in conflict with; contradictory

His actions were repugnant to the values we stand for as a community.

causing a strong sense of disgust

She found the smell of the spoiled food absolutely repugnant.

Latin repugnans, from repugnare meaning 'to fight back'.

repugnant idea

An idea that is completely unacceptable or offensive.

repugnant behavior

Behavior that causes disgust or strong disapproval.

repugnance

A strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

repulse

To drive back; to cause to feel disgust.

repugnantness

The quality of being repugnant.

That’s gross!

The food they served was just repugnant, like, 'That's gross!'

What a turn-off!

The way he treated her was totally repugnant, such a turn-off!