scandalous

• Bezeichnet etwas, das einen Skandal auslöst, schockierend, ehrenrührig oder moralisch anstößig ist.

Describes something that is shocking, disgraceful, or morally offensive.

1. Morally offensiveB2formal

   Causing shock or disapproval because of being morally wrong or offensive to accepted standards.

   Skandalös

   • The politician's scandalous behavior was reported in all the newspapers.
   • She found the gossip about her colleague to be utterly scandalous.
   • The company's scandalous practices led to a public outcry.

   Synonymeabominabledisgracefulflagrantimmoralimproperoffensiveoutrageousshamefulshockingsinfulunseemlyvilewicked

   Antonymedecenthonorablemoralproperrespectablerighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Harmful to reputationB2formal

   Injurious to a person's good name or reputation.

   Rufschädigend

   • The article contained scandalous accusations that ruined his career.
   • Spreading scandalous rumors is a cruel act.
   • The scandalous affair damaged the reputation of the entire organization.

   Synonymecalumniousdefamatorydenigratorydiscreditableinjuriouslibelousopprobriousslanderous

   Antonymecreditabledecenthonorablereputablerespectableupright