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- pronunciation:
pro
bri
s
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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
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| 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
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| related words: |
abject, bad, deplorable, disgraceful, disreputable, heinous, infamous, odious, scandalous, shabby, ugly |
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| derivations: |
opprobriously (adv.), opprobriousness (n.) |
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