Op*probri*ous*ness

[uh-proh-bree-uhs]

op·pro·bri·ous

[uh-proh-bree-uhs]
adjective
1.
conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
2.
outrageously disgraceful or shameful: opprobrious conduct.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin opprobriōsus, equivalent to Latin opprobri(um) opprobrium + -ōsus -ous

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
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un·op·pro·bri·ous, adjective
un·op·pro·bri·ous·ly, adverb
un·op·pro·bri·ous·ness, noun
COLLAPSE


1. reproachful, abusive, vituperative, contemptuous. 2. dishonorable, ignominious.


1. laudatory. 2. reputable.

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Op*probri*ous*ness is always a great word to know.
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World English Dictionary
opprobrious (əˈprəʊbrɪəs)
 
adj
1.  expressing scorn, disgrace, or contempt
2.  shameful or infamous
 
op'probriously
 
adv
 
op'probriousness
 
n

opprobrious (əˈprəʊbrɪəs)
 
adj
1.  expressing scorn, disgrace, or contempt
2.  shameful or infamous
 
op'probriously
 
adv
 
op'probriousness
 
n

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