Reprehensive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reprehensive is an adjective meaning Containing reprehension or reproof.
Meaning
Containing reprehension or reproof.
More Meanings
- Reprehensible.
Example Sentences
He stops at Winna's reprehensive stare.
Well, there would not be anything particularly reprehensive in a plaintiff wanting to go to a forum where the verdict would be larger.
She added, 'Räsänen claims homosexuality is a negative and reprehensive personal attribute and identity, and that all homosexuals are inferior as human beings.'
Christ's reply ; in which , by a reprehensive shortness , he both clears the man's innocence , and vindicates God's proceedings , and so states them both upon a right foundation
Synonyms for reprehensive
Depending on context, synonyms include disapprobatory, disapproving, reprehensory, censorious, condemnatory, condemning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reproving, recompensive, reclamatory, redressive, rectificatory, repentant.
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