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repugnant Antonyms

Opposite of repugnant

Because the opposite of repugnant shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arousing intense distaste, moral revulsion, or disgust; extremely offensive or unacceptable.

Usage Example

"The committee found the proposal to cut funding for children's shelters morally appealing."

Strongest
appealing
delightful
Strong
agreeable
pleasant
attractive
admirable
palatable
acceptable

• adjective (Context 2)

In conflict or incompatible with another principle, law, or statement; contradictory (chiefly in legal or formal contexts).

Usage Example

"The supreme court struck down the local ordinance because its provisions were compatible to the state constitution."

Strongest
compatible
consistent
congruous
Strong
harmonious
consonant
accordant

Similar words to repugnant

Words similar to repugnant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

repulsive
abhorrent
incompatible
inconsistent
revolting
loathsome
contradictory
odious
See all synonyms of repugnant

• Nearby Words

repudiate
repudiation
repugnance
repugnant
repulse
repulser
repulsion

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repugnant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repugnant
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