Repugnant
/rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/noun
Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'repugnant' means 'to fight back', connecting it to ancient struggles against unwanted forces, both physical and spiritual.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
repugnans
“Fighting back, opposing; in conflict.”
Middle French
Old French
repugnant
“Opposing or conflicting.”
16th Century
English
repugnant
“Objectionable or disgusting; repelling.”
Modern English
English
repugnant
“Evoking intense disgust or aversion, often used in moral contexts.”