admonishing

adjective

Meaning

Expressing firm disapproval or warning someone about their behavior in a serious, corrective manner.

Examples

She sent him an admonishing text after he missed their meeting for the second time.
The coach gave the team an admonishing lecture about their lack of effort during practice.

Synonyms: scolding, reprimanding, reproachful, chiding

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admonishing

adjective

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɒnɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

Expressing firm disapproval or warning someone about their behavior in a serious, corrective manner.

Examples

She sent him an admonishing text after he missed their meeting for the second time.
The coach gave the team an admonishing lecture about their lack of effort during practice.
His admonishing tone made it clear that such mistakes would not be tolerated again.

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