be outrageous
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to be shocking and unacceptable
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- 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.