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OPPROBRIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does opprobrious mean?
• OPPROBRIOUS (adjective)
The adjective OPPROBRIOUS has 2 senses:
1. expressing offensive reproach
2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Familiarity information: OPPROBRIOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressing offensive reproach
Synonyms:
abusive; opprobrious; scurrilous
Similar:
offensive (causing anger or annoyance)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Synonyms:
black; disgraceful; ignominious; inglorious; opprobrious; shameful
Context example:
a shameful display of cowardice
Similar:
dishonorable; dishonourable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)
Derivation:
opprobrium (a state of extreme dishonor)
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