scandalous figure
Subject of outrage
A scandalous figure is a person known primarily for involvement in scandal—moral failings, public disgrace, or notorious behavior.
The phrase suggests someone whose reputation has been shaped by controversy rather than achievement: He became a scandalous figure after the affair went public.
The term often implies the person attracts gossip and media attention.
- notoriousFamous for negativity
- infamousHaving a terrible reputation
- disgracedBrought into shame
- controversialCausing public dispute
- fallenHaving dropped down
fallen from grace · pariah · social outcast · persona non grata · outcast · tabloid · shame · disgrace · tarnished · ruined · exposed · whispers · dirty laundry · skeleton in the closet · gossip · adultery · corruption · downfall
scandalous figurerole model
Person others emulate
pillar of the community · saint · exemplar · pillar of society · man of honor
scandalous figurenational treasure
Valued cultural possession
icon · luminary · dignitary · elder statesman · inspiration
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