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αισχρός — meaning in English

aischros

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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.]

Related Greek words