outrageous
gb/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/ us/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
B1
Inglês
~ 9800
felháborító, meghökkentő, extravagáns, horribilis, borsos
B2
1
felháborító
B2
Padrão de uso:
outrageous [decision/behavior/abuse/injustice]
The company’s treatment of its workers is absolutely outrageous.
Teljességgel felháborító, ahogyan a vállalat a dolgozóival bánik.
It’s outrageous that victims had to wait years for compensation.
Felháborító, hogy az áldozatoknak évekig kellett várniuk a kártérítésre.
They called the law an outrageous attack on basic rights.
Many people felt the light sentence was outrageous and demanded an appeal.
Such outrageous behavior from an elected official cannot be ignored.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The price rise was outrageous and made many people angry.
Az áremelés felháborító volt, és sok embert feldühített.
It is outrageous that the hospital closed with no warning.
Felháborító, hogy a kórház minden előzetes figyelmeztetés nélkül bezárt.
The judge made an outrageous decision, and the public was upset.
They wrote a letter to complain about the outrageous rules.
The students thought the new policy was outrageous and unfair.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "outrageous" with "outraged". "Outrageous" describes something that causes anger or shock (an outrageous decision), while "outraged" describes how a person feels (people were outraged). Learners may also think it only means "very big"; in this sense it must include strong moral disapproval.
Significado
extremely shocking and morally wrong
Colocações
outrageous behavior
|outrageous injustice
|outrageous abuse
|outrageous decision
|outrageous violation
|outrageous insult
Sinónimos
shocking (Slightly weaker and more general; does not always include the idea of being morally wrong or unfair.)
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disgraceful (Stresses that something is shameful and unacceptable, often with a moral tone similar to "outrageous" but slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
acceptable (Describes something that most people think is fine or reasonable, the opposite of causing outrage.)
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fair (Emphasizes that something is just and reasonable, the opposite of being grossly unjust or outrageous.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
B2
2
meghökkentő
B2
extravagáns
B2
Padrão de uso:
outrageous [outfit/joke/idea/behavior]
She showed up in an outrageous pink feathered jacket.
Egy extravagáns, rózsaszín tollas dzsekiben jelent meg.
The comedian is famous for his outrageous jokes.
A humorista meghökkentő poénjairól híres.
They came up with an outrageous plan to turn the office into a jungle for a day.
His haircut was so outrageous that everyone on the street stared.
Her performance was outrageous, but the audience loved every minute of it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He wore an outrageous hat with bright colors.
Élénk színű, extravagáns kalapot viselt.
The movie is full of outrageous characters and crazy events.
A film tele van meghökkentő figurákkal és őrült eseményekkel.
She told an outrageous story that made everyone laugh.
They had an outrageous party that lasted all night.
His shoes are outrageous, but they look fun.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes assume "outrageous" is always negative. In this sense, it can be partly positive or playful, especially with clothes, jokes, or parties. Context and tone (serious vs joking) show whether it is being used in a critical or admiring way.
Significado
extremely bold and shocking, often playful
Colocações
outrageous outfit
|outrageous costume
|outrageous joke
|outrageous behavior
|outrageous idea
|outrageous sense of humor
Sinónimos
outrageous (Often carries both shock and amusement; can be slightly positive or admiring in this sense.)
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ridiculous (Can be similar, but more often negative or critical, suggesting something is silly or makes no sense.)
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wild (Suggests something is very free, uncontrolled, or extreme, but without always implying shock.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes something normal and not surprising, the opposite of bold and shocking.)
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conservative (Describes style or behavior that is careful and not extreme, the opposite of outrageous in fashion or actions.)
Temas
daily life
|entertainment
|appearance
|humor
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
B1
3
horribilis
B2
borsos
B2
Padrão de uso:
outrageous [price/fee/rent/amount]
The hotel charges an outrageous fee for parking.
A szálloda horribilis díjat számít fel a parkolásért.
We decided not to buy the house because the rent was outrageous.
Úgy döntöttünk, nem vesszük ki a házat, mert a bérleti díj horribilis volt.
They asked an outrageous amount of money for a simple repair.
Ticket prices for the concert are simply outrageous.
Consumers are angry about the outrageous costs of basic medicines.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The restaurant had outrageous prices, so we left.
Horribilis árak voltak az étteremben, ezért elmentünk.
He paid an outrageous amount of money for that watch.
Horribilis összeget fizetett azért az óráért.
The rent here is outrageous for such a small room.
They charge an outrageous fee to change your ticket.
Many people think the price of gas is outrageous.
Erro comum:
Learners may think this sense only means "very expensive". It also includes the idea that the amount is not fair or not reasonable. A price can be high but not outrageous if it matches the quality or market value.
Significado
extremely high and unreasonable (price, cost)
Colocações
outrageous prices
|outrageous fee
|outrageous rent
|outrageous demand
|outrageous amount
|outrageous costs
Sinónimos
exorbitant (More formal; commonly used for prices and costs that are much too high.)
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astronomical (Informal and emphatic; focuses on very large size or cost, sometimes without the moral judgment of "outrageous".)
Antónimos
reasonable (Describes a price or amount that is fair and not too high.)
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affordable (Stresses that the price is low enough for people to pay, the opposite of extremely expensive and unfair.)
Temas
business
|money
|daily life
|economy
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
outrageous
IPA
GB/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
US/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
Sílabas e acento
out - rageous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (rageous)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: outrageous
Família de palavras
Core family
outrage
noun B2
outrageously
adverb
Advanced or less common
outrageousness
noun
Expressões
an outrageous amount of
1/ən aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
extremely large and unreasonable quantity
Used before a noun to say that the quantity is much too big and not reasonable.
Exemplos
- 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
1/ˈɪts aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
introducing a complaint about unfairness
Used before a clause to say that a situation is very bad and unfair and makes you angry.
Exemplos
- 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
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ʃˈɔɹt əv aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
fixed phrase
emphasizing complete outrageousness
Used to say very strongly that something is totally outrageous, with no softer description.
Exemplos
- 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
1/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
extremely shocking or unacceptable actions
Behavior that is so bad or shocking that most people think it is not acceptable.
Exemplos
- 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
1/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs klˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
extremely shocking or unbelievable statement
A statement that is very hard to believe and seems wrong or crazy.
Exemplos
- 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
1/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
extremely high and unfair prices
Prices that are much too high and not fair or normal.
Exemplos
- 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
1/aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs sˈɛns əv hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
very bold and shocking style of humor
A way of joking that is very strong and shocking, but often funny to many people.
Exemplos
- 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
1/ðˈæts aʊtɹˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
fixed phrase
strong reaction to shocking news
Used to show strong anger or surprise when you hear something very unfair or shocking.
Exemplos
- "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.