Bahasa Melayu

kekejian

Bahasa Melayu

English

disgrace, contempt, shame

A state or feeling of deep shame and contempt for something bad or vile.

ككجين

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tindakannya menimbulkan kekejian dalam kalangan jiran.

    His action caused disgust and shame among the neighbours.

  2. Orang ramai mengecam kekejian itu.

    The public condemned that disgrace.

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kekejian

This entry refers to shameful or contemptible disgrace.

Word family

Common derived forms

keji
despicable; disgraceful
mengeji
to despise; to insult

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.