repugnant
Example Sentences
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The accusation that voicing criticism of a campaign waged on flawed assumptions and fanciful expectations means rooting for the enemy is repugnant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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
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
Families of the victims previously said in a statement the potential breach was "gross and inexcusable voyeurism at the most repugnant level".
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
“Forgive me, but I should think the elitist values of such a man would be repugnant to you,” he said.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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