A scandal is an event or situation that involves disgrace, shame, or shock due to a person's or organization's unethical behavior, corruption, or wrongdoing. It often leads to public outrage and negative consequences for those involved.
Usage examples
The politician was involved in a major corruption scandal, causing public outrage.
The company's scandal of selling defective products led to a drop in their reputation and consumer trust.
The university's admissions scandal exposed the illegal practices of accepting bribes to admit unqualified students.
The leaked scandals from the government revealed high-level officials engaging in unethical activities.
The athlete's doping scandal tarnished their career and resulted in a ban from competing in future tournaments.
The financial scandal involving embezzlement rocked the investment firm and led to the arrest of several executives.
The research scandal exposed the fraudulent data manipulation by a scientist, causing their work to be discredited.
The religious leader was involved in a scandal of misappropriating funds, causing division among its followers.
The media scandal of fabricated news stories damaged the credibility of the news outlet and led to a loss of readership.