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Learn “Repugnant”

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Repugnant

adjective/ri-PUHG-nuhnt/

Meaning

So unpleasant or offensive that it makes you feel disgust.

In context

A repugnant smell drifted from the forgotten lunchbox at the back of the room.

Remember it

'Repugnant' hides 'pug' from 'pugnare' (to fight); it makes your feelings fight back in disgust.

Use it well

Strong word - save it for things you find morally or physically sickening.