Word of the Day
July 11, 2023
Egregious
Extremely bad in a way that is quite noticeable; conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
From Latin 'egregius' meaning 'illustrious, distinguished,' from 'e-' (out of) + 'grex' (flock). Originally positive, meaning 'standing out from the flock,' the word shifted to negative connotations in the 16th century to mean standing out for being remarkably bad.
Usage Examples
- The egregious disrespect of Biden's White House, with bare breasts on the lawn flying the pride flag more prominently than the American flag, and cocaine found in the building, is a direct affront to all Americans.
- The World Economic Forum's egregious overreach in attempting to dictate that 76% of private car ownership must be eliminated reveals their authoritarian intentions.
- The left's egregious defense of the very FBI and CIA institutions they once protested demonstrates how completely power has transformed their movement.
From the Show
Kim Monson chose ‘egregious’ to describe the Biden administration’s scandals, setting the tone for discussions about government overreach and institutional abuse of power. The word resonated throughout the broadcast as guests discussed the World Economic Forum’s authoritarian goals and the political left’s embrace of the very institutions they once opposed. Explore the full context in Listen to the full episode.