
Repugnant
Strong Dislike
Repugnant expresses a very strong feeling of dislike or disgust, stronger than just 'not liking' something.
He had a repugnant taste for food left unattended overnight.
Emotional Reaction
Using 'repugnant' suggests a visceral, emotional reaction, not just a rational disagreement.
People find cruelty to animals repugnant.
Often Moral
Repugnant is frequently used for actions or ideas that people consider morally wrong.
Child labor is repugnant to our society's values.
Compare with
AbhorrentDetestableDisgustLoathsomeNauseateOffensiveRepulsiveRevolt
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