The Open Dictionary

scandal

noun

UK/ˈskæn.dᵊl/
US/ˈskæn.dᵊl/

Definitions of scandal noun

  1. B2CountableUncountable

    A public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval caused by an action or event.

    • A major financial, political, or sexual scandal.

    • Their extramarital affair triggered a significant scandal within the office.

    • The scandal erupted just as the Conservative Party Conference was commencing.

  2. Uncountable

    Reports of actions or events that cause widespread shock and disapproval.

    • Certain magazines are entirely focused on publishing scandals and gossip.

    • The media is spreading scandal about the affair.

  3. Singular

    A situation that is considered extremely unacceptable or disgraceful.

    • The way children are being treated is truly a scandal.

    • The state of the public transport system is a complete scandal.