English adjective: opprobrious | |||
| 1. | opprobrious expressing offensive reproach | ||
| Synonyms | abusive, scurrilous | ||
| Similar | offensive | ||
| Antonyms | inoffensive, unoffending | ||
| 2. | opprobrious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame | ||
| Samples | Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands. An ignominious retreat. Inglorious defeat. An opprobrious monument to human greed. A shameful display of cowardice. | ||
| Synonyms | black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, shameful | ||
| Similar | dishonorable, dishonourable | ||
| Antonyms | honourable, honorable | ||