scandalous

• Décrit quelque chose de choquant, honteux ou moralement répréhensible, ou qui provoque un scandale.

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.

   Scandaleux (moralement offensant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabominabledisgracefulflagrantimmoralimproperoffensiveoutrageousshamefulshockingsinfulunseemlyvilewicked

   Antonymesdecenthonorablemoralproperrespectablerighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Harmful to reputationB2formal

   Injurious to a person's good name or reputation.

   Qui nuit à la réputation

   • 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.

   Synonymescalumniousdefamatorydenigratorydiscreditableinjuriouslibelousopprobriousslanderous

   Antonymescreditabledecenthonorablereputablerespectableupright