Repugnant

usgb/rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
adjective

Something you intensely dislike or disagree with.

His racist remarks are repugnant to everyone in the room.
Visual representation of "repugnant" - Something you intensely dislike or disagree with

Often appears as...

  • repugnant to
  • find something repugnant

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Formal, Disapproving

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Strong Dislike

Repugnant expresses a very strong feeling of dislike or disgust, stronger than just 'not liking' something.

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He had a repugnant taste for food left unattended overnight.
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Emotional Reaction

Using 'repugnant' suggests a visceral, emotional reaction, not just a rational disagreement.

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People find cruelty to animals repugnant.
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Often Moral

Repugnant is frequently used for actions or ideas that people consider morally wrong.

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Child labor is repugnant to our society's values.
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