Meaning
havoc, ruin, eyesore
- Severe destruction, mutilation, or ruin caused to something valuable
- An architectural or environmental eyesore that ruins an area
In a sentence
La costruzione di quel complesso alberghiero ha fatto scempio del litorale.
The construction of that hotel resort ruined the coastline.
I cittadini protestano contro questo scempio del patrimonio artistico locale.
Citizens are protesting against this ruin of the local artistic heritage.
Come hanno potuto autorizzare un simile scempio in pieno centro storico?
How could they authorize such an eyesore right in the historic center?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scempio | masculine · singular |
| scempi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently combined with the verb 'fare' ('fare scempio di' = to wreak havoc on).
- Common in cultural and environmental criticism regarding bad urban planning.