repugary
Describing something that is extremely distasteful, offensive, or fundamentally unacceptable to one's principles or senses. It implies a strong sense of aversion or a quality that is inherently contradictory to what is considered right or pleasant.
Examples
3 of 5The smell of rotting food in the bin was absolutely repugary to everyone in the kitchen.
The smell of rotting food in the bin was absolutely repugary to everyone in the kitchen.
The judge described the defendant's actions as repugary to the laws of a civilized society.
The judge described the defendant's actions as repugary to the laws of a civilized society.
I find his constant bragging to be quite repugary, to be honest.
I find his constant bragging to be quite repugary, to be honest.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Focus on the root 'pug' (to fight); something repugary is something your mind wants to 'fight back' against or reject.
Quick Quiz
The idea of profiting from the suffering of others was ______ to her moral compass.
Correct!
The correct answer is: repugary
Examples
The smell of rotting food in the bin was absolutely repugary to everyone in the kitchen.
everydayThe smell of rotting food in the bin was absolutely repugary to everyone in the kitchen.
The judge described the defendant's actions as repugary to the laws of a civilized society.
formalThe judge described the defendant's actions as repugary to the laws of a civilized society.
I find his constant bragging to be quite repugary, to be honest.
informalI find his constant bragging to be quite repugary, to be honest.
Certain philosophical doctrines are considered repugary to the concept of individual free will.
academicCertain philosophical doctrines are considered repugary to the concept of individual free will.
The proposed merger was seen as repugary to the company's long-standing ethical guidelines.
businessThe proposed merger was seen as repugary to the company's long-standing ethical guidelines.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
repugary to reason
contrary to logic
deeply repugary
very offensive
repugary to nature
against the natural order
Often Confused With
Repugnant is the standard English term, while repugary is a rare or test-specific variant often used to test knowledge of roots.
Repellent usually refers to physical resistance or something that drives things away, while repugary refers to emotional or moral offense.
Usage Notes
This is a high-level, rare term used primarily in academic or specific testing contexts. It suggests a fundamental incompatibility rather than just a simple dislike.
Common Mistakes
Learners may misspell this as 'repugnant' or use it to describe mild annoyance, whereas it should be reserved for strong revulsion.
Memory Tip
Focus on the root 'pug' (to fight); something repugary is something your mind wants to 'fight back' against or reject.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'repugnare', where 're-' means against and 'pugnare' means to fight.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In legal and philosophical debates, it describes ideas or actions that are considered fundamentally incompatible with established ethical norms.
Quick Quiz
The idea of profiting from the suffering of others was ______ to her moral compass.
Correct!
The correct answer is: repugary
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
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and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
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for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
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he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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