Definitions for scandalous
ˈskæn dl əsscan·dalous

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. disgraceful, scandalous, shameful, shocking(adj)

   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"

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1. scandalous(Adjective)

   wrong, immoral, causing a scandal

2. scandalous(Adjective)

   malicious, defamatory

Webster Dictionary(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Scandalous(adj)

   giving offense to the conscience or moral feelings; exciting reprobation; calling out condemnation

2. Scandalous(adj)

   disgraceful to reputation; bringing shame or infamy; opprobrious; as, a scandalous crime or vice

3. Scandalous(adj)

   defamatory; libelous; as, a scandalous story

Origin: [Cf. F. scandaleux.]

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How to pronounce scandalous?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scandalous in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scandalous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of scandalous in a Sentence

1. Adam Schiff:

   He deserves better than that scandalous attack.

2. Jessica Vaughan:

   Irene Martin’s nomination for this valor award is scandalous.

3. Jack Kim:

   I was tasked with taking photos of military secrets and scandalous scenes.

4. African Union:

   What happened in Libya is shocking, scandalous, but we must establish the responsibilities.

5. Mykola Azarov:

   If, using his knowledge, he played an active role then there's nothing scandalous about it.

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