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scandalous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskændələs/

scandalous means: So wrong or shocking that people become angry or talk about it widely.

adjective

SHOCKINGLY WRONGB2

So wrong or shocking that people become angry or talk about it widely.

  • The newspaper exposed his scandalous behaviour.
  • It was a scandalous waste of public money.
  • Her scandalous affair became the talk of the town.

Similar words: shocking, disgraceful, outrageous

Common phrases: scandalous behaviour, scandalous affair, scandalous waste

Questions about scandalous

What does scandalous mean?

So wrong or shocking that people become angry or talk about it widely.

What is scandalous in other languages?

Türkçe: skandal yaratan · Español: escandaloso · Français: scandaleux · Deutsch: skandalös · Italiano: scandaloso · 日本語: 不祥事を起こすような

How do you pronounce scandalous?

It is pronounced /ˈskændələs/.

How do you use scandalous in a sentence?

The newspaper exposed his scandalous behaviour. It was a scandalous waste of public money.

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