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op·pro·bri·ous

opprobrious

 
 
pronunciation:
pro bri s
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior.
He shouted out opprobrious remarks during the mayor's speech.
synonyms:
censorious, condemning, damning, denunciatory
similar words:
accusatory, fulminatory, reproachful, reproving
definition 2: worthy of scorn or shame; disgraceful.
He has been censured for opprobrious conduct.
synonyms:
contemptible, despicable, disgraceful, ignominious, reprehensible, shameful, vile
similar words:
abominable, deplorable, dishonorable, disreputable, ignoble, inglorious, odious, outrageous, sordid
derivations: opprobriously (adv.), opprobriousness (n.)