Definition of "scandalous" in English

adjective

Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
Of a person: delighted by scandal.
Of speech or writing: defamatory, malicious.
(figurative) Exceeding reasonable limits; outrageous.
(archaic or obsolete) Of a person: guilty of extremely disgraceful conduct or some misconduct; infamous; also, unfit for their office or position due to misconduct, etc.
(law) Of information, a statement, etc.: not pertinent to a matter; irrelevant, and bringing the court into disrepute.
Causing offence or trouble.
Of a disease or symptom: putrid, rotting.