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adjective
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2.
outrageously disgraceful or shameful: opprobrious conduct.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin opprobriōsus, equivalent to Latin opprobri(um) opprobrium + -ōsus -ous
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin opprobriōsus, equivalent to Latin opprobri(um) opprobrium + -ōsus -ous
Related forms
op·pro·bri·ous·ly, adverb
op·pro·bri·ous·ness, noun
non·op·pro·bri·ous, adjective
non·op·pro·bri·ous·ly, adverb
non·op·pro·bri·ous·ness, noun
EXPANDSynonyms
1. reproachful, abusive, vituperative, contemptuous. 2. dishonorable, ignominious.
1. reproachful, abusive, vituperative, contemptuous. 2. dishonorable, ignominious.
Antonyms
1. laudatory. 2. reputable.
1. laudatory. 2. reputable.
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