scandalous incident
/ˈskændələs ˈɪnsɪdənt/ · scan·da·lous in·ci·dent
noun
- An event or situation that is considered shocking, disgraceful, or morally wrong, and often attracts widespread public attention and criticism. The scandalous incident involving the misuse of company funds led to the CEO's resignation.
Synonyms
shocking eventdisgraceful affairoutrageous occurrencenotorious incidentinfamous scandaldisturbing episodeappalling happeningdeplorable situation
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'scandalous incident' has been used to describe numerous high-profile events throughout history, including political scandals, celebrity controversies, and corporate crises. One notable example is the Watergate scandal, which was a scandalous incident that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.