What reproving means?
1 : to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent. 2 : to express disapproval of : censure it is not for me to reprove popular taste— D. W. Brogan. 3 obsolete : disprove, refute. 4 obsolete : convince, convict. intransitive verb.
Is Deprecative a word?
Tending or intending to belittle: deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogative, derogatory, detractive, disparaging, low, pejorative, slighting, uncomplimentary.
What is the meaning of Exhortatory?
strongly encouraging
the act of strongly encouraging or trying to persuade someone to do something: Despite the exhortations of the union leaders the workers voted to strike. The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance. See. exhort.
What does absentmindedly mean?
1a : lost in thought and unaware of one’s surroundings or actions : preoccupied was too absentminded to notice what time it was. b : tending to forget or fail to notice things : given to absence of mind (see absence sense 3) Her absentminded husband forgot their anniversary.
What disapproving mean?
1 : to pass unfavorable judgment on. 2 : to refuse approval to : reject. intransitive verb. : to feel or express disapproval.
What is exhortation in the Bible?
A speech or discourse that encourages, incites, or earnestly advises.
What is the meaning of Upbrading?
to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular thing and criticize them for having done it: In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits. Synonyms. reprimand formal. reproach.
What does a Rubicund mean?
British Dictionary definitions for rubicund rubicund. / (ˈruːbɪkənd) / adjective. of a reddish colour; ruddy; rosy.
How do you use absentmindedly?
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner.
- She absent-mindedly left her umbrella on the bus.
- She fingered her necklace absent-mindedly as she talked.
- The professor bumbled absent-mindedly along the road.
- Elizabeth absent-mindedly picked a thread from his lapel.
What does Unfavorableness mean?
1a : opposed, contrary. b : expressing disapproval : negative unfavorable reviews. 2 : not propitious : disadvantageous an unfavorable business climate. 3 : not pleasing an unfavorable feature of the plan.