1. shocked or offended by something considered morally wrong or improper

Examples

• The parents were scandalized by the violent content in the movie.
• She looked scandalized when she heard the gossip about her neighbor.
• The community was scandalized by the politician’s corrupt behavior.
• He appeared scandalized by the suggestion that he had cheated.
• The elderly woman was scandalized by the revealing fashion trends.
• Teachers were scandalized by the students’ disrespectful conduct.
• The congregation was scandalized by the minister’s controversial sermon.