opprobrious

• Adjektiv, das eine Sprache oder ein Verhalten beschreibt, die verächtlich, beleidigend oder Ausdruck starker Missbilligung sind.

An adjective describing language or behavior that is scornful, abusive, or expressing strong disapproval.

1. Expressing offensive reproachC2formal

   Language or behavior that is scornful, insulting, or expresses strong disapproval.

   Schmähend

   • The politician used opprobrious language against his opponent.
   • She was subjected to opprobrious remarks from the crowd.
   • His opprobrious comments were widely condemned.

   Synonymeabusivecontemptuousderogatorydisparaginginsultingscornfulvituperative

   Antonymecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

2. Deserving disgrace or shameC2formal

   Characterized by or deserving strong criticism, disgrace, or shame.

   Schändlich

   • The company's opprobrious conduct led to a public scandal.
   • He was punished for his opprobrious behavior.
   • The opprobrious treatment of the prisoners was condemned by human rights groups.

   Synonymediscreditabledisgracefuldishonorableignominiousinfamousscandalousshameful

   Antonymecommendablehonorablepraiseworthyrespectableworthy