1. causing general public outrage or anger by a perceived offense against morality or propriety
2. containing or spreading damaging rumors or malicious gossip

Examples

• The politician’s scandalous behavior led to his resignation.
• She was shocked by the scandalous rumors spreading about her family.
• The newspaper published scandalous stories about the celebrity’s private life.
• His scandalous conduct at the charity event embarrassed the organization.
• The book contained scandalous allegations against several public figures.
• It would be scandalous to waste so much food while people are hungry.
• The scandalous price of the medication sparked public outrage.