Associations to the word «Scandalous»

Wiktionary

SCANDALOUS, adjective. Wrong, immoral, causing a scandal
SCANDALOUS, adjective. Malicious, defamatory

Dictionary definition

SCANDALOUS, adjective. Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time".

Wise words

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