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opprobrious

/əˈprəʊbriəs/

/əˈproʊbriəs/

Translations

opprobriousadjective

more opprobrious

Comp.

most opprobrious

Super.

/əˈprəʊbriəs/

/əˈproʊbriəs/

injurieuxSe dit d’une parole, d’un propos ou d’un ton qui exprime le mépris ou l’invective.

The politician faced opprobrious remarks from the public after the scandal was revealed.

Le politicien a essuyé des remarques injurieuses du public après la révélation du scandale.

infamantSe dit d’une conduite, d’un acte ou d’une réputation qui attire l’opprobre.

The company's opprobrious environmental record led to massive fines.

Le bilan environnemental infamant de l’entreprise a entraîné de lourdes amendes.

Additional translations

honteuxPlus général ; souligne la honte ou le caractère répréhensible d’un comportement.

outrageantPlus littéraire ou soutenu ; met l’accent sur le caractère insultant ou scandaleux.

Synonyms

opprobriousadjective

Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful, abusive.

The politician faced opprobrious remarks from the public after the scandal was revealed.

Deserving of opprobrium; shameful or disgraceful.

The company's opprobrious environmental record led to massive fines.