obscene

Example Sentences

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But the Shah was a problematic figure, obscene in his displays of wealth and ruthless in his suppression of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

One of Britain's biggest unions, Unite, has called the weapons maker's £2.6bn annual profit "obscene" and warned strikes would continue until a better pay offer is made.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The white metal “just rose an obscene amount, percentagewise, over the past 12 months,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

“Does that sound fantastical? Yes, it totally sounds fantastical. That’s why it’s obscene and conspicuous and unbelievable, because it’s probably never going to happen.”

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

For Picasso, who rarely got up before noon, it was an obscene hour.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day