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Definition scandalous in American English

scandalous adjective

adjective
/ˈskænd(ə)ləs/
1

something that is scandalous shocks you and makes you feel very angry because it seems unfair or wrong

Example

a scandalous waste of money

Example

It's scandalous that the medicine isn't distributed freely to the poor.

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2

something that is scandalous is shocking because it involves immoral or dishonest behavior

Example

scandalous rumors/stories

Example

an athlete with a scandalous private life

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Definition scandalous in American English