repugnant
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Adj — So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
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Etymology
From Latin repugnare, "to fight against," from re- ("against") plus pugnare ("to fight") — related to "pugnacious."
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What does “repugnant” mean?
The word “repugnant” means so offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust. In plain terms, extremely distasteful or morally offensive.
How do you pronounce “repugnant”?
“Repugnant” is pronounced rih-PUHG-nuhnt (/ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “repugnant” in a sentence?
Here is “repugnant” used in a sentence: “The idea of testing cosmetics on animals was repugnant to her.”
What part of speech is “repugnant”?
“Repugnant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “repugnant” come from?
The word “repugnant” comes from Latin. From Latin repugnare, "to fight against," from re- ("against") plus pugnare ("to fight") — related to "pugnacious.".
How many meanings does “repugnant” have?
“Repugnant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.