Synonyms of scandalous
84 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for scandalous is worthless. Other synonyms of scandalous are mean-spirited, despicable, unworthy, loathsome and unsophisticated. The opposite of scandalous is nonscandalous.
Synonyms and similar words for scandalous
adjectiveOf a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be...
- abject
- filthy
- base
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figuratively
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- contemptible
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- discreditable
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominious
- inglorious
- lame
- laughable
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousy
- low
- ludicrous
- mean
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserable
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
- pathetic
- pissass vulgarWorthless, backward, undeveloped, nondescript, reprehensible, or small.
- pitiableThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- pitiful
- plebeian
- punk
- putrid
- reprehensible
- reprehensive
- reptile
- reptilian
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynish
- scabbed
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- scummy
- scurvy
- shabby
- shameful
- shit vulgar
- sleazy
- slavish
- slimy
- sordid
- sorry
- trashy
- ugly
- uncommendableNot commendable.
- uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- unmentionableToo embarrassing or shocking to be discussed.
- unwashed
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- vile
- vulgar
- weak
- worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
- wretched
- reptitious obsolete
- scald obsolete
Opposite of scandalous
adjectiveOf a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be...
- nonscandalousNot scandalous.
- unscandalousNot scandalous.
Meaning of scandalous
- adjective Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
- adjective Of a person: delighted by scandal.
- adjective Of speech or writing: defamatory, malicious.
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Questions about synonyms of scandalous
- What is another word for scandalous?
- Scandalous has 84 synonyms on Word.ws, such as worthless, mean-spirited, despicable, unworthy, loathsome, unsophisticated, mean and disreputable.
- What is the opposite of scandalous?
- The opposite of scandalous is nonscandalous. Other antonyms of scandalous are unscandalous.
- What does scandalous mean?
- Scandalous means of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
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