Opprobrious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpɹəʊbɹiəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Opprobrious is an adjective meaning Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
Meaning
Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
Example Sentences
"Don’t speak of my painting before Naumann," said Will. "He will tell you, it is all pfuscherei, which is his most opprobrious word!"
KLAUS: You're so much nicer than the other one. He was a complete asshole! REGINALD: Such opprobrious language for your father! KLAUS: Yeah, I… I don't know what that means.
Synonyms for opprobrious
Depending on context, synonyms include black, scornful, scurrilous, ignominious, inglorious, offensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shameful, disgraceful, scornful, ignominious, insulting, offensive.
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