opprobrious
op·pro·bri·ous
opprobrious · more opprobrious · most opprobrious
Causing opprobrium; offensive and shamefulCausing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
/əˈpɹəʊbɹiəs/
Meaning
1 sensesCausing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
expressing offensive reproach
Origin
From Middle English opprobrious, from Middle French opprobrieux and its etymon Late LatinFrom Middle English opprobrious, from Middle French opprobrieux and its etymon Late Latin opprobriōsus.
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Forms
more opprobrious, most opprobrious| Comparative | more opprobrious Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most opprobrious Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- expressing offensive reproach:abusivescurrilous
- (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame:blackdisgracefulignominiousingloriousshameful
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedopprobrium
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form