repugnant

Example Sentences

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But he said urgent questions remained for the politician, including why he had "continually denied the repugnant behaviour so many of his schoolmates recall" rather than acknowledging it and "apologising sincerely".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

New additions Josh Charles and Timothy Simons are also flawlessly cast in roles that, like Serena, are similar to repugnant figures who have been normalized, whether famous or simply common.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2025

The courts really do have the power to examine a statute or a permit and say, No, this is repugnant to the constitution and must be set aside.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2024

“I think people are over it…and to act like anybody has less stakes in this country or is a lesser person because of the choices they made is repugnant to most of us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024

But she leapt to a repugnant conclusion about me without considering that my feelings could be genuine.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone