Condemningly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use in serious situations where you strongly disapprove of someone's actions or behavior, often involving moral judgment.

• He looked at her condemningly after she admitted to cheating on the test

Used when showing general disapproval, often in more everyday situations. It expresses mild criticism or dislike.

• He glanced disapprovingly at the messy room

Appropriate in relatively neutral situations where you are analyzing or evaluating something or someone, sometimes highlighting faults or problems.

• She critically reviewed the author's latest novel, pointing out both the strengths and weaknesses

Best suited for formal contexts, often used in official settings like meetings or reports where someone is being formally criticized or blamed.

• The committee spoke censuringly of the manager's handling of the funds