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scandalous Synonyms

Another word for scandalous

Choosing another word for scandalous depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality, decency, or law; shockingly unacceptable.

Usage Example

"The audit uncovered a disgraceful waste of public funds across several municipal departments."

Strongest
disgraceful
outrageous
shameful
shocking
Strong
disreputable
appalling
dishonorable
indecent
unseemly
improper

• adjective (Context 2)

Containing or characterized by malicious gossip, defamation, or slander.

Usage Example

"She refused to dignify the scurrilous rumors circulating in the tabloids with an official comment."

Strongest
scurrilous
defamatory
slanderous
libelous
Strong
calumnious
gossipy
malicious

Opposites of scandalous

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

respectable
honorable
commendable
praiseworthy
admirable
flattering
complimentary
decent
See all opposites of scandalous

• Nearby Words

scandalize
scandalmonger
scandalmongering
scandalous
scandalously
scandalproof
scandinavian

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