scandalous

• Describe algo impactante, vergonzoso o moralmente ofensivo, que causa escándalo por ser inapropiado, difamatorio o que viola normas sociales o éticas.

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.

   escandaloso (moralmente ofensivo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabominabledisgracefulflagrantimmoralimproperoffensiveoutrageousshamefulshockingsinfulunseemlyvilewicked

   Antónimosdecenthonorablemoralproperrespectablerighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Harmful to reputationB2formal

   Injurious to a person's good name or reputation.

   Que daña la reputación

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscalumniousdefamatorydenigratorydiscreditableinjuriouslibelousopprobriousslanderous

   Antónimoscreditabledecenthonorablereputablerespectableupright