opprobrious — expressing harsh criticism or disapproval; scornful and abusive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing harsh criticism or disapproval; scornful and abusive
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈproʊbriəs/
Korean meaning: 혹독한 비난을 나타내는; 모독적이고 욕설의
Korean pronunciation: 어**프로**브리어스
Example Sentences
- The food critic's opprobrious review made the chef cry into his soup.
- Her opprobrious comments about his cooking were harsh but unfortunately accurate.
- The judge condemned the defendant's opprobrious behavior in court.
opprobrious
ADJECTIVE//əˈproʊbriəs//
expressing harsh criticism or disapproval; scornful and abusive
An angry citizen delivers opprobrious remarks toward the cowering official
From glorious fame to notorious shame, facing opprobrious blame!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin opprobrium, meaning disgrace or reproach. The word combined ob- (against) with probrum (shameful act) to describe language that brings shame upon someone.
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📝Examples
“The food critic's opprobrious review made the chef cry into his soup.”
“Her opprobrious comments about his cooking were harsh but unfortunately accurate.”
“The judge condemned the defendant's opprobrious behavior in court.”
“Social media is often filled with opprobrious exchanges between strangers.”
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