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

Some might find “Anniversary” too vague: What, precisely, is Liz’s political stance that makes her so powerful and so repugnant to Ellen?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 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

The specifics are as repugnant, if not more so.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2024

The mere idea of stealing had been repugnant.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright