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scandalous
[/ˈskændələs/]
adjective
escancarado
1.
causing public outrage or offense; involving behavior that is morally or socially unacceptable
The politician's scandalous behavior led to his resignation.
O comportamento escancarado do político levou à sua renúncia.
2.
shocking or appalling; extremely bad or offensive
The restaurant charges scandalous prices for mediocre food.
O restaurante cobra preços escancarados por comida medíocre.
3.
involving or relating to a scandal
The scandalous affair made headlines for weeks.
O caso escancarado foi notícia por semanas.
NYC Slang
sketch
Synonyms
outrageous
shocking
disgraceful
shameful
disreputable
improper
offensive
Antonyms
respectable
honorable
decent
proper
acceptable
virtuous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escancarado
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
vergonhoso
emphasis on shame aspect
Portugal
escancarado
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
desonroso
more formal or archaic usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a scandal and a shame
cause a scandal
embroiled in scandal
bring scandal upon someone
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