scandal
/ˈskændəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: scandals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
Noun
Examples
Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Damage to one's reputation.
Noun
Examples
The incident brought considerable scandal to his family.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scandal” mean?
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
Is “scandal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.