Vandalous

Origin

From vandal + -ous. Possibly formed by analogy with scandalous.

Full definition of vandalous

Adjective

1. vandalistic; resembling vandalism
• 2001, Iain Borden, Skateboarding, Space and the City: Architecture and the BodyEven usually thoughtful newspapers such as the Washington Post have cited skateboarding as an irresponsible and vandalous activity to be banned from city streets.
2. destructive; resembling a vandal
• 2000, Jefferson S. Chase, Inciting Laughter: The Development of "Jewish Humor" in 19th Century German CultureThe word mob Pöbel invoked the image of a vandalous rabble and, with it, the specter of the Reign of Terror.

Derived terms

• vandalously