[re.pug.nant] adj [ME, opposed, contradictory, incompatible, fr. MF, fr. L repugnant-, repugnans, prp. of repugnare to fight against, fr. re- + pugnare to fight--more at pungent] (15c) 1: incompatible, inconsistent
2. archaic: hostile
3: exciting distaste or aversion -- re.pug.nant.ly adv