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outrageous

CEFR: B2
Shockingly bad, unjustifiable, offensive, or excessive; going far beyond the bounds of acceptable moral conduct or fair pricing.

Synonyms

  • scandalous
  • egregious
  • unconscionable

Common Collocations

  • outrageous price
  • outrageous behaviour
  • outrageous claim

Example Sentence

Charging predatory interest rates to low-income borrowers during an economic crisis is socially outrageous.

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