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scandalous

/ˈskæn.də.ləs/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈskæn.də.ləs/

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

ruОписывает нечто шокирующее, позорное или морально оскорбительное.esDescribe algo impactante, vergonzoso o moralmente ofensivo, que causa escándalo por ser inapropiado, difamatorio o que viola normas sociales o éticas.frDécrit quelque chose de choquant, honteux ou moralement répréhensible, ou qui provoque un scandale.deBezeichnet etwas, das einen Skandal auslöst, schockierend, ehrenrührig oder moralisch anstößig ist.ptDescreve algo chocante, vergonhoso ou moralmente ofensivo, que provoca escândalo ou indignação.zh形容某事物令人震惊、可耻或道德上令人反感,通常与丑闻有关。arيصف شيئًا مثيرًا للصدمة أو العار أو الإساءة الأخلاقية، أو عملًا أو سلوكًا مخزيًا يثير الاستنكار العام.

  1. Morally offensive B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСкандальныйesescandaloso (moralmente ofensivo)frScandaleux (moralement offensant)deSkandalösptEscandalosozh丑闻性的arفاضح أخلاقياً

    Sinônimos: abominabledisgracefulflagrantimmoralimproperoffensiveoutrageousshamefulshockingsinfulunseemlyvilewicked

    Antônimos: decenthonorablemoralproperrespectablerighteousuprightvirtuous

  2. Harmful to reputation B2 formal

    Injurious to a person's good name or reputation.

    • 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.

    ruСкандальныйesQue daña la reputaciónfrQui nuit à la réputationdeRufschädigendptEscandalosozh损害名誉的arفاضح

    Sinônimos: calumniousdefamatorydenigratorydiscreditableinjuriouslibelousopprobriousslanderous

    Antônimos: creditabledecenthonorablereputablerespectableupright

  • more scandalous comparative form
  • most scandalous superlative form