opprobrious
Pronunciations (2)
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/əˈpɹəʊbɹiəs/
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əˈpɹəʊbɹiəs
Adjective
Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
- Examples
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"Don’t speak of my painting before Naumann," said Will. "He will tell you, it is all pfuscherei, which is his most opprobrious word!"
More examples (1)
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.
Adjective
expressing offensive reproach
- Synonyms
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
- Examples
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an ignominious retreat
inglorious defeat
More examples (2)
an opprobrious monument to human greed
a shameful display of cowardice
Word forms
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