scandalous
adjective/ˈskændələs/
Frequency rank: #9,767 most common English word
Meaning
Causing general public outrage or shock due to immoral or improper actions.
Example sentence
The politician's behavior was considered scandalous by most of the public.
Synonyms & related words
- shocking
- disgraceful
- outrageous
- shameful
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