outrageous
Very bad and unfair in a way that makes people feel angry or shocked.
So shocking, unfair, or morally wrong that people feel very angry or upset about it.
Very strong, strange, or wild in a way that surprises people, often in a fun or funny way.
Very unusual, bold, or exaggerated in a way that shocks people, often also amusing or entertaining.
Very, very high in a way that is not fair or not normal, especially about money or prices.
Extremely high in amount, cost, or level in a way that seems unreasonable or unfair.
- Base: outrageous
an outrageous amount of
1extremely large and unreasonable quantity
Used before a noun to say that the quantity is much too big and not reasonable.
- They spend an outrageous amount of money on advertising.
- He eats an outrageous amount of sugar every day.
- The project required an outrageous amount of time and effort.
it’s outrageous that
1introducing a complaint about unfairness
Used before a clause to say that a situation is very bad and unfair and makes you angry.
- It’s outrageous that students have to pay so much for textbooks.
- It’s outrageous that they still haven’t fixed the problem.
- It’s outrageous that people working full time can’t afford rent.
nothing short of outrageous
1emphasizing complete outrageousness
Used to say very strongly that something is totally outrageous, with no softer description.
- The way they treated her was nothing short of outrageous.
- Charging that much for water is nothing short of outrageous.
- Their lack of action is nothing short of outrageous.
outrageous behavior
1extremely shocking or unacceptable actions
Behavior that is so bad or shocking that most people think it is not acceptable.
- The teacher was fired for outrageous behavior in the classroom.
- Neighbors complained for months about his outrageous behavior at night.
- Such outrageous behavior will not be tolerated in this office.
outrageous claim
1extremely shocking or unbelievable statement
A statement that is very hard to believe and seems wrong or crazy.
- He made the outrageous claim that he had never told a lie.
- The article makes several outrageous claims without any evidence.
- Such an outrageous claim needs serious proof.
outrageous prices
1extremely high and unfair prices
Prices that are much too high and not fair or normal.
- Tourists complained about the outrageous prices in the city center.
- People are angry about the outrageous prices of concert tickets.
- We stopped going there because of their outrageous prices.
outrageous sense of humor
1very bold and shocking style of humor
A way of joking that is very strong and shocking, but often funny to many people.
- She’s known for her outrageous sense of humor.
- His outrageous sense of humor isn’t for everyone.
- The show’s outrageous sense of humor made it a hit with young audiences.
that’s outrageous
1strong reaction to shocking news
Used to show strong anger or surprise when you hear something very unfair or shocking.
- "They doubled the rent overnight." – "That’s outrageous!"
- "They lost her medical records." – "That’s outrageous."
- When he heard about the decision, he just said, "That’s outrageous," and walked out.