| 释义 | View usage for:opprobrious in British English (əˈprəʊbrɪəs) adjective1. expressing scorn, disgrace, or contemptDerived formsopprobriously (opˈprobriously)  adverbopprobriousness (opˈprobriousness) nounopprobrious in American English (əˈproʊbriəs)   adjective1.   expressing opprobrium; abusive; disrespectful 2.  Rare  deserving opprobrium; disgraceful Derived formsopprobriously (opˈprobriously)  adverb opprobriousness (opˈprobriousness)  nounWord origin ME < LL opprobriosusSynonyms of 'opprobrious'contemptuous, damaging, offensive, insulting shameful, notorious, infamous, despicableMore Synonyms of opprobrious  Synonyms damaging hateful vitriolic invective contumelious (literary) calumniatoryAdditional synonymsDefinition very bad or unpleasant The President described the attack as an abominable crime.Synonyms detestable,  shocking,  terrible (informal),  offensive,  foul,  disgusting,  horrible,  revolting,  obscene,  vile,  horrid,  repellent,  atrocious,  obnoxious,  despicable,  repulsive,  base,  heinous,  hellish (informal),  odious,  hateful,  repugnant,  reprehensible,  loathsome,  abhorrent,  contemptible,  villainous,  nauseous,  wretched,  accursed,  execrable,  godawful (slang)Definition rude or insulting He was alleged to have used abusive language.Synonyms insulting,  offensive,  rude,  degrading,  scathing,  maligning,  scolding,  affronting,  contemptuous,  disparaging,  castigating,  reviling,  vilifying,  invective,  scurrilous,  defamatory,  insolent,  derisive,  censorious,  slighting,  libellous,  upbraiding,  vituperative,  reproachful,  slanderous,  traducing,  opprobrious,  calumniating, contumeliousDefinition deserving to be despised or hated Her husband is a contemptible little man.It was an utterly contemptible thing to do.Synonyms despicable,  mean,  low,  base,  cheap (informal),  worthless,  shameful,  shabby,  vile,  degenerate,  low-down (informal),  paltry,  pitiful,  abject,  ignominious,  measly (informal),  scurvy (old-fashioned),  detestable, odiousNearby words ofopprobriousoppressionoppressiveoppressoropprobriousopprobriumoppugnopt
Additional synonymsSynonyms scornful,  insulting,  withering,  sneering,  contemptuous,  disdainful,  sniffy (informal),  insolent, superciliousThe article was highly defamatory. Synonyms slanderous,  insulting,  abusive,  denigrating,  disparaging,  vilifying,  derogatory,  injurious,  libellous,  vituperative,  calumnious, contumeliousDefinition deserving contempt He said it was a despicable crime.Synonyms contemptible,  mean,  low,  base,  cheap (informal),  infamous,  degrading,  worthless,  disgraceful,  shameful,  vile,  sordid,  pitiful,  abject,  hateful,  reprehensible,  ignominious,  disreputable,  wretched,  scurvy (old-fashioned),  detestable,  scungy (Australian, New Zealand),  beyond contemptHe insisted he had done nothing dishonourable. Synonyms shameful,  base,  corrupt,  infamous,  disgraceful,  treacherous,  scandalous,  unscrupulous,  shameless,  despicable,  ignominious,  disreputable,  contemptible,  untrustworthy,  unprincipled,  ignoble,  not cricket (informal),  discreditable,  blackguardlyDefinition having or causing a bad reputation the noisiest and most disreputable barsSynonyms discreditable,  mean,  low,  base,  shocking,  disorderly,  notorious,  vicious,  infamous,  disgraceful,  shameful,  vile,  shady (informal),  scandalous,  ignominious,  contemptible,  louche,  unprincipled,  dishonourable, opprobriousDefinition causing or deserving hate Why must I live in this hateful place?Synonyms horrible,  despicable,  offensive,  foul,  disgusting,  forbidding,  revolting,  obscene,  vile,  repellent,  obnoxious,  repulsive,  heinous,  odious,  repugnant,  loathsome,  abhorrent,  abominable,  execrable, detestableMany thought that he was doomed to ignominious failure. Synonyms humiliating,  disgraceful,  shameful,  sorry,  scandalous,  abject,  despicable,  mortifying,  undignified,  disreputable,  dishonourable,  inglorious,  discreditable, indecorousDefinition well-known for something bad He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.Synonyms notorious,  base,  shocking,  outrageous,  disgraceful,  monstrous,  shameful,  vile,  scandalous,  wicked,  atrocious,  heinous,  odious,  hateful,  loathsome,  ignominious,  disreputable,  egregious,  abominable,  villainous,  dishonourable,  nefarious,  iniquitous,  detestable,  opprobrious,  ill-famed,  flagitiousDefinition rude and disrespectful They can be insolent and difficult to get along with.Synonyms rude,  cheeky,  impertinent,  fresh (informal),  bold,  insulting,  abusive,  saucy,  contemptuous,  pert,  impudent,  uncivil,  insubordinate,  brazen-facedOne of the workers made an insulting remark to a supervisor. Synonyms offensive,  rude,  abusive,  slighting,  degrading,  affronting,  contemptuous,  disparaging,  scurrilous, insolentAdditional synonymsDefinition well known for some bad reason one of Britain's most notorious serial killersSynonyms infamous,  disreputable,  opprobrious,  scandalous, dishonourableDefinition causing annoyance or anger offensive remarks about minority groupsSynonyms insulting,  rude,  abusive,  embarrassing,  slighting,  annoying,  irritating,  degrading,  affronting,  contemptuous,  disparaging,  displeasing,  objectionable,  disrespectful,  scurrilous,  detestable,  discourteous,  uncivil, unmannerlyDefinition deserving criticism behaving in the most reprehensible mannerSynonyms blameworthy,  bad,  disgraceful,  shameful,  delinquent,  errant,  unworthy,  objectionable,  culpable,  ignoble,  discreditable,  remiss,  erring,  opprobrious,  condemnable, censurableNewspaper columns were full of scandalous tales. Synonyms slanderous,  gossiping,  scurrilous,  untrue,  defamatory, libellousDefinition untrue or unfair, insulting, and designed to damage a person's reputation scurrilous rumoursSynonyms slanderous,  scandalous,  defamatory,  low,  offensive,  gross,  foul,  insulting,  infamous,  obscene,  abusive,  coarse,  indecent,  vulgar,  foul-mouthed,  salacious,  ribald,  vituperative,  scabrous, RabelaisianDefinition bitterly abusive one of journalism's most vituperative criticsSynonyms abusive,  vitriolic,  virulent,  insulting,  harsh,  withering,  malign,  belittling,  sardonic,  derogatory,  scurrilous,  defamatory,  censorious,  opprobrious,  denunciatory,  calumniatory |