adjective
- expressing strong disapproval or condemnation
Usage: formal
Examples
- The judge delivered a reprobatory speech about the defendant’s conduct.
- Her reprobatory tone made it clear she disapproved of the decision.
- The editorial contained reprobatory remarks about the government’s policies.
- He gave her a reprobatory look when she arrived late.
- The teacher’s reprobatory comments were written in red ink on the paper.
- The committee issued a reprobatory statement regarding the scandal.