reprobative

[ rep-ruh-bey-tiv ]

adjective

1. reprobating; expressing reprobation.

Other Words From

• repro·bative·ly adverb
• un·repro·bative adjective
• un·repro·bative·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprobative¹

First recorded in 1825–35; reprobate + -ive

Example Sentences

Well, of course," he continued, not seeing his way to any active measures under the reprobative circumstances, "if you are satisfied, it is no business of mine.

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