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单词 scandalous
释义

scandalous

adjective

scan·​dal·​ous ˈskan-də-ləs How to pronounce scandalous (audio)
1
: libelous, defamatory
scandalous allegations
2
: offensive to propriety or morality : shocking
scandalous behavior
scandalously adverb
scandalousness noun

Synonyms

  • abhorrent
  • abominable
  • appalling
  • awful
  • disgusting
  • distasteful
  • dreadful
  • evil
  • foul
  • fulsome
  • gross
  • hideous
  • horrendous
  • horrible
  • horrid
  • loathsome
  • nasty
  • nauseating
  • nauseous
  • noisome
  • noxious
  • obnoxious
  • obscene
  • odious
  • offensive
  • rancid
  • repellent
  • repellant
  • repugnant
  • repulsive
  • revolting
  • shocking
  • sickening
  • ugly
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Example Sentences

Sex was a scandalous subject back then. The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star. The high price of gas these days is scandalous. She was spreading scandalous rumors about him.
Recent Examples on the Web What’s [00:07:00] come out about the P U C is scandalous. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2022 At the time, showing that much skin was scandalous in itself, the star said. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The second part of the series will dip into child molestation allegations against brother Michael ; the scandalous Super Bowl halftime show in 2004 with Justin Timberlake; her late-in-life motherhood; and Michael's death. Editors, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2022 There was nothing scandalous about Cox's vacation in St. Barts with friends and her Cougar Town costar Josh Hopkins. Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 The four-bedroom property has a rich (and a bit scandalous) history. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 Back in July of 1917, there was a scandalous story in New Windsor that sent many busybodies into hyperdrive. Frank Batavick, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2022 The English people viewed Anne as a scandalous usurper of the rightful queen’s place. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022 Back then, Pop Art—of which Oldenburg’s work was a kind of rough version—was puzzling, if not a bit scandalous to an art world that had, only recently, barely gotten used to the nonfigurative paint pyrotechnics of Abstract Expressionism. Peter Plagens, WSJ, 22 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

scandalous

adjective

scan·​dal·​ous ˈskan-də-ləs How to pronounce scandalous (audio)
1
: containing shocking information
scandalous rumors
2
: very bad or shocking
scandalous behavior

scandalous

adjective

1
as in disgusting
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment the scandalous news that police officers had been taking bribes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disgusting
  • shocking
  • sickening
  • ugly
  • awful
  • horrible
  • obscene
  • hideous
  • offensive
  • obnoxious
  • dreadful
  • nasty
  • unpleasant
  • appalling
  • revolting
  • odious
  • abominable
  • gruesome
  • evil
  • gross
  • repulsive
  • repugnant
  • distasteful
  • abhorrent
  • loathsome
  • horrid
  • horrific
  • nauseating
  • terrible
  • disturbing
  • noxious
  • horrendous
  • vile
  • undesirable
  • foul
  • repellent
  • noisome
  • fulsome
  • nauseous
  • objectionable
  • rancid
  • horrifying
  • unwanted
  • hateful
  • monstrous
  • despicable
  • repellant
  • disagreeable
  • detestable
  • unsavory
  • heinous
  • contemptible
  • miserable
  • lurid
  • grim
  • unspeakable
  • unhealthy
  • ghastly
  • unwholesome
  • grisly
  • atrocious
  • macabre
  • unwelcome
  • exceptionable
  • execrable
  • frightful
  • unholy
  • upsetting
  • dislikable
  • nightmarish
  • ungodly
  • dislikeable
  • unchristian
  • sick
  • uncivilized
  • brackish
  • barbarous
  • lousy
  • distressing
  • hard
  • sickly
  • sickish
  • off-putting
  • grewsome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • innocuous
  • acceptable
  • delightful
  • desirable
  • delicious
  • attractive
  • alluring
  • inoffensive
  • sweet
  • dreamy
  • gratifying
  • delectable
  • felicitous
  • luscious
  • pleasant
  • agreeable
  • appealing
  • congenial
  • heavenly
  • enjoyable
  • satisfying
  • pleasurable
  • nice
  • darling
  • palatable
  • likable
  • likeable
  • welcome
  • savory
  • pleasing
  • unobjectionable
  • inviting
  • savoury
  • blessed
  • unexceptionable
  • dulcet
  • wholesome
  • blest
  • salutary
  • healthful
  • healthy
  • salubrious
  • restorative
  • delightsome
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2
as in erroneous
causing or intended to cause unjust injury to a person's good name spread a scandalous rumor about a coworker that almost cost him his job

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • erroneous
  • libelous
  • libellous
  • slanderous
  • calumnious
  • unfavorable
  • defamatory
  • incorrect
  • false
  • inaccurate
  • malicious
  • unflattering
  • untrue
  • uncomplimentary
  • objectionable
  • derogatory
  • denigratory
  • depreciatory
  • hateful
  • invidious
  • disparaging
  • depreciative
  • inexact
  • detractive
  • wrong
  • spiteful
  • unsound
  • invalid
  • denigrative
  • malevolent
  • maligning
  • vilifying
  • traducing
  • off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • favorable
  • complimentary
  • appreciative
  • laudatory
  • true
  • accurate
  • hagiographical
  • hagiographic
  • correct
  • adulatory
  • factual
  • eulogistic
  • valid
  • sound
  • right
  • commendatory
  • errorless
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