Repugnante (en. Disgusting)

/re.puɣˈnante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Causes a strong aversion or displeasure.

The repugnant behavior of the character made the audience feel uncomfortable.

El comportamiento repugnante del personaje hizo que la audiencia se sintiera incómoda.

Refers to something that is morally offensive or abominable.

The repugnant corruption in the government was denounced by the citizens.

La repugnante corrupción en el gobierno fue denunciada por los ciudadanos.

Something that is disgusting or nauseating.

The spoiled food had a repugnant smell.

La comida en mal estado tenía un olor repugnante.

From Latin 'repugnantem', which means 'to oppose', 'to resist'.

It is repugnant

It is used to express displeasure towards a situation or behavior.

Es repugnante

Repugnant to the eye

Something that is extremely unpleasant to look at.

Repugnante a la vista

I find it repugnant

It expresses a personal opinion about something that causes discomfort.

Lo encuentro repugnante

repulsion

Intense feeling of dislike towards something.

repulsión

rejection

The act of not accepting something.

rechazo

disgust

Feeling of disgust or aversion.

asquedad

Something very socially frowned upon or unacceptable.

That kind of behavior is repugnant in our community.

Ese tipo de comportamiento es repugnante en nuestra comunidad.

Intense expression of displeasure or disapproval.

I find it repugnant that someone takes advantage of others.

Me parece repugnante que alguien se aproveche de los demás.