αἰσχρός

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From αἶσχ(ος) (aîskh(os), shame) +‎ -ρός (-rós).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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αἰσχρός (aiskhrósm (feminine αἰσχρᾱ́, neuter αἰσχρόν); first/second declension

  1. causing shame, dishonoring, reproachful
  2. (of outward appearance) ugly, deformed
    Antonym: καλός (kalós)
  3. shameful, disgraceful, base, infamous
  4. ill-suited, inappropriate

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: αισχρός (aischrós)

References

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