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Outrageous

usgb/aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/Volume
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Negative Emotion

Suggests strong disapproval and often used to express anger or shock.

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Their decision to close the community center is absolutely outrageous!
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Moral Judgment

Implies a behavior far beyond acceptable social standards.

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Stealing from charity is an outrageous act that angers everyone.
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Intensity

Used to stress the extreme nature of something, often beyond reason.

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Charging ten dollars for a bottle of water is simply outrageous!
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