adjective
- shocked or offended by something considered morally wrong or improper
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The community was scandalised by the politician’s corrupt behavior.
- She looked scandalised when she heard the inappropriate joke.
- The parents were scandalised by the violent content in the children’s movie.
- He appeared scandalised by the suggestion that he had cheated.
- The elderly woman was scandalised by the revealing fashion trends.
- The board members were scandalised by the CEO’s extravagant spending.