 opprobrious |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] expressing offensive reproach | |
| Synonyms: | insulting scurrilous scornful abusive | |
| Related terms: | offensive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame | |
| Synonyms: | shameful inglorious disgraceful ignominious black | |
| Examples: | "an ignominious retreat" "inglorious defeat" "an opprobrious monument to human greed" "a shameful display of cowardice" |
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| Related terms: | dishonorable | |
| Similar spelling: |
opprobrium |
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