scandalized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/
KK: /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling shocked or upset by something that is considered wrong or immoral.
Example
She was scandalized by the news of the politician's corruption.
Conversation
Did you hear about the news yesterday?
Yeah, I was so scandalized by what happened!
I know, right? I can't believe they would do something like that.
It really makes you question their integrity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shocked
appalled
outraged
Antonyms
unconcerned
calm
unfazed
verb
Definition
To shock or upset someone by something considered immoral or wrong.
Example
She was scandalized by the news of the politician's corruption.
Tense Forms
Past: scandalized
Past Participle: scandalized
Conversation
Did you hear about the news story that scandalized everyone?
Yeah, it was all over social media!
I can't believe how people reacted to it; they were so upset.
Root Explanation
Scandalized → It is formed from "scandal" (from Old French *escandle*, meaning a cause of disgrace or offense) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "scandalized" means to be made to feel shocked or offended by something considered disgraceful.
Memory Tip
Think of a situation that causes disgrace or offense ('scandal') and how it can make someone feel shocked or upset — that's what it means to be scandalized.
Visually Confused Words
unscandalized
unscandalize
sandaled
canalize
vandalize
carnalize