Choose the correct synonym of the word REPUGNANT from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Abhorrent
Repugnant means extremely unpleasant, causing strong dislike or disgust. Its synonym is abhorrent.
Example: Cruelty to animals is repugnant to most people.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Abhorrent (answer) | hateful, causing disgust (both words describe something that people find disgusting) | Racism is abhorrent in any form. |
| (2) Alluring | attractive and tempting (it is the opposite of repugnant) | The bakery had an alluring smell of fresh bread. |
| (3) Mandatory | required by a rule, compulsory (it has no link with disgust) | Wearing a helmet is mandatory for riders. |
| (4) Remorseful | feeling sorry for a wrong one has done (it describes guilt, not disgust) | The remorseful boy apologised to his teacher. |
| Synonyms of repugnant: abhorrent, repulsive, revolting, offensive Antonyms of repugnant: alluring, attractive, appealing, pleasant Also asked in CUET (UG): repugnant – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 26-05-2025 Slot 1 abhorrent – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 12-06-2023 Slot 3 remorseful – 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 07-06-2023 Slot 1 |