repugnant (Meaning)
repugnant (s)
offensive to the mind
repugnant (a.)
Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a high degree; offensive; -- usually followed by to, rarely and less properly by with; as, all rudeness was repugnant to her nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms of repugnant
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- appealing
- palatable
- attractive
- likeable
- likable
- delicious
- enjoyable
- innocuous
- acceptable
- satisfying
- pleasing
- desirable
- congenial
- delightful
- nice
- likable
- delightful
- sweet
- welcome
- delectable
- gratifying
- pleasurable
- enjoyable
- heavenly
- agreeable
- attractive
- welcome
- inoffensive
- satisfying
- dreamy
- alluring
- pleasurable
- appealing
- pleasant
- desirable
- acceptable
- palatable
- agreeable
- alluring
- sweet
- delicious
- nice
- gratifying
- dreamy
- heavenly
- congenial
- likeable
- inoffensive
- pleasant
- delectable
- pleasing
- innocuous
Synonyms:
- noisome
- repellent
- disturbing
- vile
- scandalous
- horrid
- foul
- appalling
- horrific
- unpleasant
- rancid
- abominable
- abhorrent
- gross
- odious
- undesirable
- distasteful
- nauseating
- nasty
- revolting
- nauseous
- objectionable
- evil
- noxious
- terrible
- gruesome
- repellant
- horrendous
- repulsive
- loathsome
- fulsome
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unwanted
- unchristian
- barbarous
- uncivilized
- macabre
- contemptible
- upsetting
- hard
- execrable
- dislikable
- grisly
- lurid
- miserable
- disagreeable
- unwholesome
- distressing
- despicable
- unsavory
- ungodly
- nightmarish
- hateful
- heinous
- unspeakable
- grim
- detestable
- exceptionable
- unholy
- frightful
- unwelcome
- lousy
- dislikeable
- atrocious
- brackish
- unhealthy
- sick
- ghastly
- sickly
- horrifying
- monstrous
Antonyms:
repugnant Sentence Examples
- His behavior towards his coworkers was utterly repugnant, causing discomfort among the team.
- The repugnant smell emanating from the garbage bin made it difficult to linger in the alley.
- The repugnant sight of the neglected animals prompted immediate action from concerned citizens.
- The taste of the medicine was so repugnant that she struggled to swallow it.
- The repugnant remarks made by the politician were met with widespread condemnation.
- The repugnant portrayal of violence in the movie disturbed many viewers.
- His repugnant attitude towards people of different ethnicities was unacceptable in a diverse society.
- The repugnant ideology of the extremist group incited fear and anger in the community.
- The repugnant behavior of the bully made him unpopular among his classmates.
- The repugnant sight of the polluted river highlighted the urgency of environmental conservation efforts.
FAQs About the word repugnant
offensive to the mindDisposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a
sickening, obnoxious, dreadful,disgusting, hideous, offensive, ugly, horrible, shocking, awful
appealing, palatable, attractive, likeable, likable, delicious, enjoyable, innocuous, acceptable, satisfying
His behavior towards his coworkers was utterly repugnant, causing discomfort among the team.
The repugnant smell emanating from the garbage bin made it difficult to linger in the alley.
The repugnant sight of the neglected animals prompted immediate action from concerned citizens.
The taste of the medicine was so repugnant that she struggled to swallow it.
