Scandalous
adjective
Something that is shocking because of being morally wrong.
The corrupt politician's behavior was scandalous.
Often appears as...
- scandalous behavior
- scandalous affair
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Disapproving
adjective
Causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law.
The CEO's scandalous misuse of company funds led to his downfall.
Often appears as...
- scandalous corruption
- scandalous misconduct
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Something that is shocking because of being morally wrong.
The corrupt politician's behavior was scandalous.
Often appears as...
- scandalous behavior
- scandalous affair
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law.
The CEO's scandalous misuse of company funds led to his downfall.
Often appears as...
- scandalous corruption
- scandalous misconduct
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'scandalous' to express shock or disapproval towards wrongful acts.
The manager's scandalous disregard for safety angered everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Reaction
'Scandalous' often implies that the public is talking negatively about the issue.
The scandalous event was all over the news for weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Gossip Trigger
Events called 'scandalous' may be juicy topics for gossip.
Her scandalous secret quickly became the talk of the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'scandalous' to express shock or disapproval towards wrongful acts.
The manager's scandalous disregard for safety angered everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Reaction
'Scandalous' often implies that the public is talking negatively about the issue.
The scandalous event was all over the news for weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Gossip Trigger
Events called 'scandalous' may be juicy topics for gossip.
Her scandalous secret quickly became the talk of the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'scandalous' to express shock or disapproval towards wrongful acts.
The manager's scandalous disregard for safety angered everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Reaction
'Scandalous' often implies that the public is talking negatively about the issue.
The scandalous event was all over the news for weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Gossip Trigger
Events called 'scandalous' may be juicy topics for gossip.
Her scandalous secret quickly became the talk of the town.
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The Missing Years of...
tour he went out to do miracles and signs and wonders and preach and teach all over the place leaving James and the other members of the family to take over the family business this in a small town would have been considered scandalous there is of course a great deal about
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How ancient art...
considered revolutionary and even scandalous at the time, was inspired largely by an object of a traditional and ancient design. As far back as the Renaissance, the primary European art movements emphasized conventional representation
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
but the poor can't pay for it and they're left totally unprotected and they keep getting thrown to the ground. This is a massive and scandalous outrage. And it doesn't have to be this way. Broken law enforcement can be fixed.
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The Missing Years of...
tour he went out to do miracles and signs and wonders and preach and teach all over the place leaving James and the other members of the family to take over the family business this in a small town would have been considered scandalous there is of course a great deal about
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How ancient art...
considered revolutionary and even scandalous at the time, was inspired largely by an object of a traditional and ancient design. As far back as the Renaissance, the primary European art movements emphasized conventional representation
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
but the poor can't pay for it and they're left totally unprotected and they keep getting thrown to the ground. This is a massive and scandalous outrage. And it doesn't have to be this way. Broken law enforcement can be fixed.
Example 1 of 3
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Meghan McCain
American Journalist
When people tell me that I must get my maverick gene from my father, they are only half right. My father and I both have inherited our rebellious personalities from Nana. She has always lived her life on her own terms, something that was once considered quite scandalous, given the times she grew up in.
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Marguerite Duras
French Novelist
When a woman drinks it's as if an animal were drinking, or a child. Alcoholism is scandalous in a woman, and a female alcoholic is rare, a serious matter. It's a slur on the divine in our nature.
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Travis Fimmel
Australian Actor
I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.
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Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
If grace isn't shocking and countercultural and scandalous and a little ridiculous, then it's not Grace.
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Maurizio Cattelan
Italian Artist
There are times when being scandalous or provocative can help bring focus to issues of major concern.
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Perez Hilton
American Journalist
The most shocking and scandalous story will always get people's attention.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.
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Jerry Heller
American Businessman
I am what I am, but I'm not a thief. And I'm not scandalous.
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Athol Fugard
South African Playwright
Creativity is very selfish. Scandalously so, in fact.
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Rod Stewart
English Musician
I've never done anything particularly scandalous.
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Meghan McCain
American Journalist
When people tell me that I must get my maverick gene from my father, they are only half right. My father and I both have inherited our rebellious personalities from Nana. She has always lived her life on her own terms, something that was once considered quite scandalous, given the times she grew up in.
Quote examples
Marguerite Duras
French Novelist
When a woman drinks it's as if an animal were drinking, or a child. Alcoholism is scandalous in a woman, and a female alcoholic is rare, a serious matter. It's a slur on the divine in our nature.
Quote examples
Travis Fimmel
Australian Actor
I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.
Quote examples
Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
If grace isn't shocking and countercultural and scandalous and a little ridiculous, then it's not Grace.
Quote examples
Maurizio Cattelan
Italian Artist
There are times when being scandalous or provocative can help bring focus to issues of major concern.
Quote examples
Perez Hilton
American Journalist
The most shocking and scandalous story will always get people's attention.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.
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Jerry Heller
American Businessman
I am what I am, but I'm not a thief. And I'm not scandalous.
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Athol Fugard
South African Playwright
Creativity is very selfish. Scandalously so, in fact.
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Rod Stewart
English Musician
I've never done anything particularly scandalous.
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