repugnant
4 synonyms and 6 antonyms for repugnant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
“The idea of testing cosmetics on animals was repugnant to her.”
Opposites
2. adj
In direct conflict with something else.
“The new bylaw was repugnant to the existing constitution.”
Opposites
How to use repugnant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
find something repugnant
morally repugnant
repugnant to the senses
Etymology
From Latin repugnare, "to fight against," from re- ("against") plus pugnare ("to fight") — related to "pugnacious."
Full origin of repugnant →Frequently asked questions
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.
