
Egregious
Negative Intensity
Use 'egregious' to emphasize the severity and negativity of a situation or action.
His behavior at the party was egregious, causing everyone to leave early.
Not for Minor Mistakes
Reserve 'egregious' for very serious mistakes, not for small or common errors.
Forgetting her birthday was an egregious oversight in their relationship.
Strong Disapproval
'Egregious' often conveys a strong sense of disapproval or condemnation.
The judge described the defendant's conduct as egregious and sentenced him accordingly.
Compare with
AppalDeplorableFlagrantGrievousHeinousMonstrousOutrageousShock
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