Scandalous: meaning, definitions and examples
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scandalous
[ ˈskændələs ]
behavior
causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law
Synonyms
disgraceful, outrageous, shocking
Examples of usage
- The scandalous behavior of the politician led to his resignation.
- The scandalous affair between the two celebrities was all over the tabloids.
quality
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Synonyms
defamatory, libelous, slanderous
Examples of usage
- The scandalous rumors about her past haunted her throughout her career.
- The scandalous allegations were proven to be false after a thorough investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "scandalous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escandaloso
🇮🇳 कांडात्मक
🇩🇪 skandalös
🇮🇩 skandal
🇺🇦 скандальний
🇵🇱 skandaliczny
🇯🇵 スキャンダラス
🇫🇷 scandaleux
🇪🇸 escandaloso
🇹🇷 skandal
🇰🇷 스캔들러스
🇸🇦 فاضح
🇨🇿 skandální
🇸🇰 škandalózny
🇨🇳 丑闻
🇸🇮 škandalozno
🇮🇸 hneykslanlegt
🇰🇿 даулы
🇬🇪 სკანდალური
🇦🇿 qalmaqallı
🇲🇽 escandaloso
Word origin
The word 'scandalous' originated from the Middle French word 'scandaleux' and the Latin word 'scandalum', which means 'stumbling block' or 'offense'. It has been in use since the 17th century and has evolved to represent behavior or actions that are considered shocking or disgraceful.
See also: scandalously.