scandalous — causing general public outrage or indignation by perceived offense against morality or propriety
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing general public outrage or indignation by perceived offense against morality or propriety
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskændələs/
Korean meaning: 도덕이나 예의에 어긋나 대중의 분노나 비난을 일으키는
Korean pronunciation: 스캔-덜-러스 (강세: 스캔)
Example Sentences
- It's scandalous that the cafe charges $20 for a simple sandwich!
- The celebrity's scandalous Instagram post went viral within hours.
- My grandmother thinks wearing shorts to church is absolutely scandalous.
scandalous
ADJECTIVE//ˈskændələs//
causing general public outrage or indignation by perceived offense against morality or propriety
Shocking behavior causes public outrage
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Glamorous stars turn scandalous with amorous affairs!
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Origin
From Late Latin 'scandalum' meaning 'stumbling block' or 'offense,' which derived from Greek 'skandalon.' The word entered English through Old French and came to mean something that causes public outrage or offense to morality.
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“It's scandalous that the cafe charges $20 for a simple sandwich!”
“The celebrity's scandalous Instagram post went viral within hours.”
“My grandmother thinks wearing shorts to church is absolutely scandalous.”
“The company's scandalous treatment of workers led to massive protests.”
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