Reprobating: meaning, definitions and examples
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reprobating
[ ˌrɛprəˈbeɪt ]
moral judgment
To reprobate is to express strong disapproval of something. It often implies a moral condemnation, suggesting that the speaker finds the action or behavior unacceptable according to certain ethical standards.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The committee reprobated the unethical practices of the company.
- She reprobated his decision to ignore the warnings.
- Many reprobate the idea of dropping out of school.
Translations
Translations of the word "reprobating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reprobatório
🇮🇳 निंदा करना
🇩🇪 verwerfend
🇮🇩 menyalahkan
🇺🇦 осуджуючий
🇵🇱 potępiający
🇯🇵 非難する
🇫🇷 réprobateur
🇪🇸 reprobatorio
🇹🇷 kınayıcı
🇰🇷 비난하는
🇸🇦 مُدان
🇨🇿 odsuzující
🇸🇰 odsudzujúci
🇨🇳 谴责的
🇸🇮 obsojujoč
🇮🇸 fordæmandi
🇰🇿 сөгетін
🇬🇪 გმობის
🇦🇿 tənqid edən
🇲🇽 reprobatorio
Etymology
The word 'reprobate' originates from the Latin word 'reprobare', which means 'to reject' or 'to disapprove'. This term made its way into Middle English around the 15th century, maintaining its core meaning related to moral disapproval. In early religious texts, 'reprobate' was often used to describe individuals who were deemed morally unworthy or rejected by God, distinguishing them from the 'elect' who were seen as virtuous. Over time, the use of the term expanded beyond its religious connotations and became applicable in various contexts where ethical judgments are expressed. In contemporary usage, it is commonly employed to denote a critical stance towards actions or behaviors deemed unacceptable in societal norms.