scandalous
word
Definition
Describes something that causes public shock, anger, or outrage because it is morally wrong or shocking.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or journalistic; often describes news, behavior, or events ('scandalous behavior', 'scandalous story'). Strong word for serious moral offense, not for small mistakes. Can also be used for things surprisingly bad or unfair.
Spanish: escandaloso - escandalosaPortuguese (BR): escandaloso - escandalosaPortuguese (PT): escandaloso - escandalosaChinese (Simplified): 丑闻性的 - 令人震惊的Chinese (Traditional): 醜聞性的 - 令人震驚的Hindi: घृणित - अपमानजनकArabic: فاضح - مشينBengali: কেলেঙ্কারিপূর্ণ - কলঙ্কজনকRussian: скандальныйJapanese: スキャンダラスな - 不名誉なVietnamese: tai tiếng - gây phẫn nộKorean: 스캔들러스한 - 추문이 되는Turkish: skandal - rezilUrdu: شرمناک - رسوائی کا باعثIndonesian: memalukan - skandal
Example Sentences
The politician's scandalous actions shocked the country.
basic
It is scandalous to treat people so unfairly.
basic
The story was so scandalous that everyone talked about it.
basic
Can you believe that scandalous rumor about the actor?
natural
Their scandalous behavior at the party made news headlines.
natural
It's scandalous how much money they wasted on that project.
natural