adjective
- expressing or containing criticism or disapproval; serving to reprove or censure
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The teacher’s reprehensive tone made it clear she was disappointed with the class’s behavior.
- His reprehensive comments about the proposal were harsh but fair.
- The editorial took a reprehensive stance toward the government’s new policy.
- She gave him a reprehensive look when he interrupted the meeting.
- The critic’s reprehensive review highlighted every flaw in the performance.
- The judge’s reprehensive remarks emphasized the severity of the defendant’s actions.