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repugnant in German

repugnant in German is widerlich, ekelhaft, abscheulich — repugnant means so offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.

repugnant in German

widerlich
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
ekelhaft
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
abscheulich
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
abstoßend
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
eklig
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
gräulich
adj
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
fremdartig
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.
im Gegensatz stehend zu
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.
im Widerspruch stehend zu
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.
widersprechend
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.
widerstrebend
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.
widrig
adj
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.

What does "repugnant" mean?

  1. adj So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
    "The idea of testing cosmetics on animals was repugnant to her."
  2. adj In direct conflict with something else.
    "The new bylaw was repugnant to the existing constitution."

repugnant in a sentence

  • The idea of testing cosmetics on animals was repugnant to her.
  • He found the politician's remarks utterly repugnant.
  • The new bylaw was repugnant to the existing constitution.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "repugnant" in German?

"repugnant" in German is widerlich, ekelhaft, abscheulich. repugnant means: So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.

How do you use "repugnant" in a sentence?

Example: "The idea of testing cosmetics on animals was repugnant to her." In German, "repugnant" is widerlich, ekelhaft, abscheulich.

Are there other ways to say "repugnant" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "repugnant": widerlich, ekelhaft, abscheulich, abstoßend, eklig, gräulich.

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