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outrageous

out·ra·geous

UK/æʊtˈɹæɪ.d͡ʒəs/ US/aʊtˈɹeɪ.d͡ʒəs/ fairly common

adjective

1.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

  • “subjected to outrageous cruelty”
  • “a hideous pattern of injustice”
  • “horrific conditions in the mining industry”
2.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

  • “exorbitant rent”
  • “extortionate prices”
  • “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”
  • “usorious interest rate”
  • “unconscionable spending”

Origin

From Anglo-Norman outrageus, Middle French outrageus, from outrage; equivalent to outrage + -ous.

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