Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egregious-example
noun
/ɪˈɡriːdʒəs ˈɛɡzæmpəl/
Definition
An outstandingly bad or shocking instance that serves as a clear example of a particular negative quality or behavior.
Examples
- The manager pointed to the egregious example of negligence that led to the safety incident.
- During the meeting, they discussed several egregious examples of academic dishonesty.
Meaning
The term ‘egregious example’ refers to a case that is remarkably bad or unacceptable, often illustrating a flaw or problem in a larger context.
Synonyms
- flagrant example
- outrageous instance
- gross example
- blatant case
