opprobrious

Definition

Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.

Etymology

From Middle English opprobrious, from Middle French opprobrieux and its etymon Late Latin opprobriōsus.

Example Sentences

• ""Don’t speak of my painting before Naumann," said Will. "He will tell you, it is all pfuscherei, which is his most opprobrious word!""
• "KLAUS: You're so much nicer than the other one. He was a complete asshole! REGINALD: Such opprobrious language for your father! KLAUS: Yeah, I… I don't know what that means."