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/
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
The senator's opprobrious remarks shocked the entire chamber into silence.
From glorious fame to notorious shame, facing opprobrious blame!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
ob- (against/toward) + probr- (shame/disgrace) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'full of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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