repugnant

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repugnant

(adjective)

Meaning

extremely distasteful or unacceptable

Example

"The idea of cheating in the exam was repugnant to him."

Synonyms

disgustingoffensiveabhorrent

Antonyms

pleasantagreeableacceptable

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'repugnantem', meaning resisting or opposing.

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