outrageous

• Décrit quelque chose de très choquant, inhabituel ou offensant, allant jusqu'à l'extravagant ou l'absurde.

Describes something that is very shocking, unusual, or offensive.

1. Shockingly offensive or immoralB2formal

   Grossly offensive to accepted standards of decency or morality; causing shock or horror.

   Offensant, scandaleux

   • The politician's comments were absolutely outrageous and sparked widespread condemnation.
   • The company's treatment of its workers was considered outrageous by human rights groups.
   • The film contains scenes that some viewers may find outrageous.

   Synonymesabominableappallingatrociousdisgracefulheinoushorrendoushorrificmonstrousscandalousshockingvilewicked

   Antonymesacceptabledecentinnocuousmildmoralproperseemlyvirtuous

2. Extremely unreasonable or excessiveB2informal

   Greatly exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable or moderate; very unusual or extravagant.

   Excessif, déraisonnable

   • The price they charged for a simple sandwich was outrageous.
   • She wore an outrageous outfit to the party that turned everyone's heads.
   • His demands for a salary increase were considered outrageous by the management.

   Synonymesexcessiveexorbitantextravagantimmoderateinordinatepreposterousunconscionableunreasonable

   Antonymesfairjustifiablemildmoderatereasonablesensible