B2adjectiveemotionssociety
US/aʊtˈreɪ.dʒəs/
UK/aʊtˈreɪ.dʒəs/
shocking and very unfair, or so extreme that it makes people angry
In context
It is outrageous that the company paid its workers so little.
The hotel charged outrageous prices for a simple breakfast.
He made an outrageous claim that nobody could believe.
Words that go with outrageous
adjective + noun
- outrageous priceThey sell water at outrageous prices at the stadium.
- outrageous behaviorHer outrageous behavior shocked her family.
- outrageous claimThat is an outrageous claim without any proof.
- outrageous demandThe workers refused the outrageous demand.
- outrageous lieHe told an outrageous lie to avoid trouble.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am outrageous about the news.Correct: I am outraged by the news.