αισχρός — meaning in English
aischros
Greek → English · translate English → Greek instead
English meaning
- ashamed adj Feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt over something one has done or been associated with.
- bawdy adj Humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.
- disgraceful adj Shameful; deserving strong criticism.
- nasty adj Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.
- obscene adjective Offensive to accepted standards of decency, often in a sexual way.
- outrageous adj Shockingly excessive, unacceptable, or unjust.
Senses
αισχρός is used for these senses in English:
- ashamed (chiefly, of someone in trouble and undergoing punishment for doing something wrong) Feeling shame or guilt.
- bawdy Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]
- disgraceful Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
- nasty Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]
- obscene Offensive to standards of decency or morality.
- outrageous Shocking; exceeding conventional behaviour; provocative. [from 18th c.]