egregrious

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Term: egregious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Outstandingly bad or shocking

Usage: This egregious mistake resulted in the loss of millions of dollars.

Sample Sentence 1: The company's egregious negligence in handling customer data led to a major security breach.

Sample Sentence 2: The film received negative reviews due to its egregious plot holes and poor acting.

Sense 2: Remarkably good or remarkable in a negative way

Usage: Her performance was egregiously brilliant.

Sample Sentence 3: Despite the criticisms, his talent as a painter was egregiously remarkable.