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reprehensibly

 

[ ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative way

In a way that deserves strong criticism or disapproval.

Synonyms

deplorably, disgracefully, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • He acted reprehensibly by betraying his friend's trust.
  • She was behaving reprehensibly by spreading false rumors.

Translations

Translations of the word "reprehensibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreensivelmente

🇮🇳 निंदनीय ढंग से

🇩🇪 tadelnswert

🇮🇩 dengan tercela

🇺🇦 ганебно

🇵🇱 nagannie

🇯🇵 非難すべき

🇫🇷 répréhensiblement

🇪🇸 reprensiblemente

🇹🇷 kınanacak şekilde

🇰🇷 비난받을 만하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مستهجن

🇨🇿 odsouzeníhodně

🇸🇰 odsúdeniahodne

🇨🇳 应受谴责地

🇸🇮 graje vredno

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 айыпталатындай

🇬🇪 სამარცხვინოდ

🇦🇿 qınanacaq şəkildə

🇲🇽 reprensiblemente

Etymology

The word 'reprehensibly' is derived from the word 'reprehensible' which comes from the Late Latin 'reprehensibilis', from the verb 'reprehendere' meaning 'to blame, rebuke'. The term has been in use since the 17th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,605, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.