Meaning of opprobrious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈproʊbriəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    opprobrious

    Definitions

    1. expressing offensive reproach

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

    Examples

    • « Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands- Rachel Carson »
    • « an ignominious retreat »
    • « inglorious defeat »
    • « an opprobrious monument to human »

    Synonyms

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