Definition of Opprobrious

conveying shame or contempt

Examples of Opprobrious in a sentence

Elaine was offended by her friends’ opprobrious remarks about her drunken behavior.  🔊

At the party, a suspicious Kim was convinced her friends were making opprobrious comments about her appearance.  🔊

The boy is sure to be kicked out of school for directing opprobrious remarks to his principal.  🔊

Did you see the teacher’s shocked expression when the student called her an opprobrious word?  🔊

It’s not unusual to hear the drill sergeant using opprobrious language when criticizing lazy recruits.  🔊

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