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opprobrious

/əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

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adjective

/əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее язык или поведение, которое является презрительным, оскорбительным или выражает сильное неодобрение.

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.

    ruОскорбительный

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

    Synonymsabusivecontemptuousderogatorydisparaginginsultingscornfulvituperative

    Antonymscomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

  2. Deserving disgrace or shameC2formal

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

    ruПозорный

    • 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.

    Synonymsdiscreditabledisgracefuldishonorableignominiousinfamousscandalousshameful

    Antonymscommendablehonorablepraiseworthyrespectableworthy

Forms
  • more opprobrious comparative form
  • most opprobrious superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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