Outrageous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous pattern of injustice"; "horrific conditions in the mining industry".
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Examples
- The company's decision to lay off hundreds of employees just before the holidays was considered outrageous by many in the community.
- The documentary exposed the outrageous conditions faced by migrant workers in the agricultural industry, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
- The politician's outrageous comments about the opposing party's candidate sparked a heated debate and led to accusations of hate speech.
- The human rights organization reported on the outrageous treatment of prisoners in the country's detention centers, including allegations of torture and abuse.
- The public was shocked by the outrageous behavior of the celebrity, who was caught on tape using racist and homophobic slurs.
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Meaning 2
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending".
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