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scandalous vs shocking

shocking vs scandalous

scandalous and shocking both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scandalous No Yes No No
shocking No Yes No No
As adjectives, scandalous and shocking are synonyms defined as:
  • scandalous and shocking: giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Other synonyms of scandalous include disgraceful, shameful.
scandalous (adjective) shocking (adjective)
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Difference between scandalous and shocking

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