Meaning & use
condemnatory
Expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially of someone's actions or behavior.
See it in a sentence
The committee issued a condemnatory report criticizing the company's safety violations.
His condemnatory tone made it clear he thought the decision was a serious mistake.
A note on using this word
Condemnatory is formal and strong, usually reserved for official statements or serious moral judgments rather than casual criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
criticaldisapproving
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Words with an opposite meaning
approving
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