Repugnant | Definition of repugnant by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of REPUGNANT

1

: incompatible, inconsistent

2

archaic : hostile

3

: exciting distaste or aversion <repugnant language> <a morally repugnant practice>

— re·pug·nant·ly adverb

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Origin of REPUGNANT

Middle English, opposed, contradictory, incompatible, from Anglo-French, from Latin repugnant-, repugnans, present participle of repugnare to fight against, from re- + pugnare to fight — more at pungent

First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, rancid, repellent (also repellant), offensive, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly

Antonyms: innocuous, inoffensive

Definition of REPUGNANT for Kids

: causing a strong feeling of dislike or distrust

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