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opprobrious

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op⋅pro⋅bri⋅ous

  [uh-proh-bree-uhs]
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–adjective
1. conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
2. outrageously disgraceful or shameful: opprobrious conduct.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < LL opprobriōsus, equiv. to L opprobri(um) opprobrium + -ōsus -ous

Related forms:
op⋅pro⋅bri⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
op⋅pro⋅bri⋅ous⋅ness, noun

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

Antonyms:
1. laudatory. 2. reputable.
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op·pro·bri·ous   (ə-prō'brē-əs)   
adj.  

  1. Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive: opprobrious epithets.

  2. Bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous: opprobrious conduct.

op·pro'bri·ous·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

opprobrious 
"full of reproach, intended to bring disgrace," 1387, from O.Fr. opprobrieux, from L.L. opprobriosus, from L. opprobare "to reproach, taunt," from ob "against" + probrum "reproach, infamy." Etymological sense is "disgrace attached to conduct considered shameful." Opprobrium "cause of reproach, something that brings disgrace," is attested from 1656.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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