Pronunciation: /ˈskændələs/
adjective causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law
A1 The scandalous rumor spread quickly through the small town.
A2 The scandalous affair between the two celebrities was all over the tabloids.
B1 The scandalous behavior of the politician caused a lot of controversy.
B2 The scandalous embezzlement scheme rocked the company to its core.
C1 The scandalous cover-up by the government led to widespread distrust among the public.
C2 The scandalous revelations in the documentary exposed a web of corruption at the highest levels of power.
formal The scandalous behavior of the politician was widely condemned by the public.
informal Did you hear about the scandalous gossip going around about Sarah?
slang That outfit is scandalous, girl!
figurative The scandalous storm of controversy swept through the small town.
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