Repugnant (Adjective)
Meaning
Offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's justification of the torture was morally repugnant to the human rights activist.
- The billionaire's excessive display of wealth was repugnant to many people who felt it highlighted the country's economic inequality.
- Using child labor in sweatshops is a repugnant practice that should be abolished worldwide.
- Watching the violent scenes of the film was a repugnant experience that left many viewers feeling uneasy.
- Many people find the idea of taxidermy, especially when it involves endangered species, to be highly repugnant and disturbing.