Outrageousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrageousness

 

[ aʊtˈreɪdʒəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being outrageous, shocking, or scandalous. It refers to actions or behavior that are extremely offensive, unacceptable, or beyond the bounds of morality or decency.

Synonyms

offensive, scandalous, shocking, unacceptable

Examples of usage

  • His outrageousness knew no bounds as he made outrageous remarks during the meeting.
  • The outrageousness of his behavior left everyone in shock.
  • She couldn't believe the level of outrageousness displayed by her colleague.
Context #2 | Noun

in fashion

The state or quality of being extremely bold, unconventional, or daring in style or design. It refers to fashion choices that are eye-catching, unconventional, and may defy traditional norms.

Synonyms

bold, daring, unconventional

Examples of usage

  • The fashion show displayed a sense of outrageousness with its bold and daring designs.
  • She embraced the outrageousness of the 80s fashion trends with neon colors and oversized accessories.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrageousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escandalosidade

🇮🇳 अत्याचारिता

🇩🇪 Empörung

🇮🇩 kekejian

🇺🇦 безглуздість

🇵🇱 skandaliczność

🇯🇵 驚くべきこと

🇫🇷 scandaleux

🇪🇸 escandalosidad

🇹🇷 skandal

🇰🇷 터무니없음

🇸🇦 فضيحة

🇨🇿 skandálnost

🇸🇰 škandalóznosť

🇨🇳 离谱

🇸🇮 skandaloznost

🇮🇸 skandall

🇰🇿 даудың болуы

🇬🇪 სკანდალური

🇦🇿 skandal

🇲🇽 escandalosidad

Etymology

The word 'outrageousness' originated from the Middle English word 'outrageous,' which came from the Old French 'outrageus.' The term evolved to describe extreme behavior or fashion choices that go beyond the usual limits. Over time, 'outrageousness' has become a common term used to convey the idea of something shocking, scandalous, or bold.

See also: outraged, outragedness, outrageously, outrages.