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outrageousness Synonyms

Another word for outrageousness

Choosing another word for outrageousness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being shocking, morally offensive, or grossly excessive.

Usage Example

"Public officials condemned the sheer atrociousness of the company's fraudulent accounting practices."

Strong
atrociousness
heinousness
egregiousness
monstrousness
flagrancy
enormity

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being boldly unconventional, extravagant, or startlingly unusual.

Usage Example

"The fashion designer was celebrated for the theatrical extravagance of his runway collections."

Strong
extravagance
outlandishness
flamboyance
audacity
eccentricity

Opposites of outrageousness

The opposite of outrageousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reasonableness
conventionality
decency
moderation
propriety
conservatism
restraint
modesty
See all opposites of outrageousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outrageousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outrageousness
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