be outrageous

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

to be shocking and unacceptable

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Examples (10)

  • The new policy is simply outrageous in its disregard for workers' rights.
  • Her refusal to apologize was truly outrageous, shocking everyone present.
  • It would be outrageous to demand such a high price for a used item.
  • The amount of money they spent was absolutely outrageous for a single meal.
  • His comments on the matter were so outrageous that they sparked a major controversy.
  • She thinks it's outrageous that people still believe such superstitions.
  • The idea that someone could commit such a crime and go free is utterly outrageous.
  • Their claims about having invented the technology are completely outrageous.
  • Many consider the new regulations to be outrageous and unfair to small businesses.
  • The children's behavior during the play was sometimes outrageous, but always entertaining.