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scandalousness

scandalousness

7.2
Behavior that shocks or offends many people
  • noun
  • /ˈskændələsnəs/
translation icon : escandalosidad
  • He was drawn to the scandalousness of the rumors circulating through the small town.

Examples

  • Many newspapers thrived on the scandalousness of celebrities' private lives.

  • The scandalousness of the politician's actions shocked the entire nation.

  • The scandalousness of the affair shocked the entire community.

  • Many criticized the scandalousness of the politician's actions.

  • The scandalousness of the politician's actions led to widespread outrage among the public.

  • Many were appalled by the scandalousness of the celebrity's behavior at the awards show.

  • The documentary highlighted the scandalousness of the event, shocking viewers with previously unseen footage.

Synonyms

impropriety
vsscandalousness
  • Formal
16 8.0

Behavior that is not socially acceptable

is stronger, involving public moral shock rather than mere improper acts
ignominy
vsscandalousness
  • Literature
2 9.3

Shame and loss of respect felt by many people

is the quality that shocks or offends public morals
egregiousness
vsscandalousness
  • Formal
1 9.8

A quality of being very bad and shocking

is about moral offense that specifically shocks public morals
disgracefulness
vsscandalousness
7.8

The state of deserving public shame because of wrong actions

is the shocking moral offense that specifically offends public morals
ignominiousness
vsscandalousness
  • Formal
9.9

A state of public shame that makes people lose respect

is about shocking moral behavior rather than mere shame
shamefulness
vsscandalousness
6.0

A feeling of embarrassment and being judged by other people

is stronger, highlighting shock to public morals rather than general shame
repugnancy
vsscandalousness
9.5

Something that causes strong disgust or makes people feel offended

is focused on moral shock and public disgrace, not just disgust
disreputability
vsscandalousness
9.0

The state of being seen as not respectable or having a bad reputation

is about moral disgrace that actively shocks public standards

Antonyms

259 3.8

A good personal quality like honesty or kindness

155 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

How Scandalous

scandalousness
7.2
indecency
  • NSFW
12 6.3
impropriety
  • Formal
19 8.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

scandalousness = scandalous (transparent) = scandal + ous + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'scandalous', yielding the property of being scandalous.

Etymology

Scandalousness comes from the simpler word scandal and the ending -ness; scandal long ago meant a 'stumbling block' or trap that makes people fall or lose respect. So scandalousness is the quality of making people 'stumble' morally or feel shocked and ashamed.