scandalous
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- adjective
- /ˈskændələs/
- Literature
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escandaloso
- The politician's scandalous remarks about his opponent shocked the nation.
- scandalous behavior
- scandalous rumors
- scandalous character
Yes, that's the certainly the scandalous, yeah, the scandalous thing about Epstein.
- Yes, that's the certainly the scandalous, yeah, the scandalous thing about Epstein.
- I'm so not scandalous that it's obnoxious.
- And the most like scandalous thing I could see was I Dream of Jeannie.
- And his testimony was a scandalous outrage.
- So I'm ready to take on the Disney night in my oh so scandalous plus size outfit.
- But I know that is like scandalous to say now, you know, like I ship her in Bryce.
- The phrase I Googled is scandalous.
- This is the most scandalous campaign story since LBJ was caught in bed with the Chupacabra.
Examples
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Her scandalous actions at the event led to widespread criticism and calls for her resignation.
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Many found the scandalous article in the tabloid to be a breach of privacy.
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This is getting even more scandalous, Charles, because he is the sitting president.
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And who could ever forget this scandalous birthday picture?
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Worse, it can be a scandalous waste of money that might otherwise be used to improve public education.
Academic text (2000) -
But these days, the most scandalous place in TV news is Fox News.
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I told you I'd not permit another scandalous display at the university.
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And I've been following the money trail, and it's led me to some interesting places, some scandalous places, even.
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According to the act, a trademark should not be scandalous or disparaging.
Academic text (2008) -
First, they turned to other clients, looking for character references or, better yet, scandalous revelations.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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Very surprising and upsetting in a way that makes people angry or sad
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Likely to make people angry or upset
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Shocking and very wrong in a way that upsets people
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Causing shame because it is morally wrong
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Very bad or shocking behaviour that makes people lose respect
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Very unpleasant and morally wrong to most people
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Not honest or fair and causing shame
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Causing strong dislike or disgust because people see it as morally wrong
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6.5
Being rude and indecent in words or behaviour
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Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel strong dislike
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Not proper or polite and likely to cause trouble
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Not trusted or respected because of bad behavior
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Causing public shame and a loss of respect
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Likely to harm someone's reputation by showing shameful behaviour
Antonyms
How Scandalous
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Scandalous comes from scandal, which originally came from a Greek word meaning 'trap' or 'stumbling block'. So, imagine a moral 'trap' that makes people fall and feel shocked, and that's why scandalous describes actions that cause public shock or strong disapproval.