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scandalous

/ˈskændələs/

Meanings
adjective
Wrong, immoral, causing a scandal

Examples :

"The teacher's decision to allow students to wear pajamas to school was considered scandalous by some parents. "
moral society character value

Related Words

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exceeding verb

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

To be larger, greater than (something).

"The car was speeding, exceeding the speed limit. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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reasonable adjective

/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/

Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.

"My brother's decision to study harder for the exam was a reasonable choice. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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outrageous adjective

/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/

Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.

"The company's decision to cut employee benefits while the CEO received a huge bonus was outrageous. "

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accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

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newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

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defamatory adjective

/dɪˈfæmətɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/

Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

"The newspaper printed a defamatory article about the mayor, falsely accusing him of taking bribes. "

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accusing verb

/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/

To find fault with, blame, censure

""My sister was accusing me of eating her cookies, but I didn't do it." "

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "