Meaning & use
repugnant
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extremely distasteful or offensive, arousing strong dislike or disgust.
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Many voters found the candidate's remarks morally repugnant.
The smell coming from the abandoned fridge was utterly repugnant.
A note on using this word
Repugnant is a strong, formal word -- it's often used for moral or ethical objections ('a repugnant idea') as well as physical disgust.
Words with a similar meaning
repulsivedistasteful
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Words with an opposite meaning
appealingpleasant
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