ajugupsita

 In Sanskrit, “ajugupsita” (अजुगुप्सित) is an adjective meaning “not disliked” or “not repugnant.”

Grammatical and Semantic Details

• Part of speech: Adjective (mfn. – masculine, feminine, neuter)
• Etymology: The term combines the prefix “a-”, which denotes negation, 
• with “jugupsita”, meaning disgusted or repelled. Therefore, “ajugupsita”
• literally conveys the sense of something that does not provoke disgust
• or is acceptable or agreeable

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Usage and Context

• In Hinduism or Sanskrit literature: While “jugupsita” often refers to
• something objectionable or censured, “ajugupsita” is employed in 
• contrast to indicate approval or neutrality. It appears in classical 
• Sanskrit dictionaries and texts to describe qualities, actions, 
• or objects that are not detested or disapproved of

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• Synonyms: Other Sanskrit terms that convey a similar idea of something 
• being acceptable or unobjectionable may include "priyapriya" (pleasing)
• in certain literary contexts. However, “ajugupsita” specifically 
• emphasizes the absence of repulsion or dislike rather than 
• positive delight 

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Summary

• Definition: Not disliked; agreeable; free from repugnance.
• Part of speech: Adjective, applicable to masculine, feminine, 
• and neuter nouns.
• Contextual nuance: Often used in literature and classical Sanskrit
• dictionaries to describe objects, actions, or qualities that are neither
• contemptible nor objectionable 

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This term is essentially the literary opposite of “jugupsita,” which denotes 

disgust, revulsion, or something offensive 

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