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opprobrious

  (ə-prō'brē-əs) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive: opprobrious epithets.
  2. Bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous: opprobrious conduct.
opprobriously op·pro'bri·ous·ly adv.
 
 
Thesaurus: opprobrious

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or characterized by verbal abuse: abusive, contumelious, invective, scurrilous, vituperative. See attack/defend, attitude/good attitude/bad attitude/neutral attitude.
  2. Meriting or causing shame or dishonor: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful. See respect/contempt/standing.

 
Antonyms: opprobrious

adj

Definition: abusive, hateful
Antonyms: complimentary, flattering, kind, nice, praising


 
Obscure Words: opprobrious


1) expressing contemptuous reproach: scurrilous  <opprobrious epithets>
2) bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous  <opprobrious conduct>
 
Word Tutor: opprobrious
pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Expressing strong disapproval.

pronunciation It was an opprobrious decision by the clan to torch the neighboring village.

 
 

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