Egregious

ee-GREE-juhs (/ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/)

outstandingly bad or shocking.

“The study’s results were egregious, warranting further investigation into this devastating disease.”

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individuals who are new to a particular activity or profession, especially in religious contexts.

inclined to make petty or unjustified objections.

repeated and insistent requests or demands.

characterized by attacking or rejecting established beliefs or institutions.

the act of treating someone as a celebrity or as though they were especially important.

the state of having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.