remonstrative

Examples

• All

• Closer to her historical homologue than to her comedia reincarnation, this queen was capable of being solicitous and harsh, compassionate and remonstrative, submissive and rebellious.

  Academic text (2017)

• Instead, we will take a look at a remonstrative memorial written around the same time, containing advice on the basic rules of conduct and stance to keep the king in correct rulership.

  Academic text (2016)

• This linked connection of moral commitment with practical policy can be clearly seen in the examples of Toegye's remonstrative writings.

  Academic text (2016)

• During the meeting, his remonstrative tone made it clear that he strongly opposed the project's direction.

• The teacher's remonstrative remarks highlighted the importance of following school rules.

Synonyms

D

defiant

vsremonstrative

63 5.6

Refusing to follow rules or orders in a bold, open way

is expressed as protest or objection rather than rebellious action

V

vociferous

vsremonstrative

• Formal

7 7.8

To speak loudly and strongly to show disagreement

is about protest and objection rather than loudness or volume

R

remonstrant

vsremonstrative

• Formal

9.5

Showing strong public protest or disagreement

is forceful and earnest in protest rather than mainly formal

E

expostulatory

vsremonstrative

• Formal

9.9

Showing strong disagreement, usually in speech or writing

is earnest protest used in many forms beyond speech

D

dissenting

vsremonstrative

6.7

Showing disagreement with a decision or opinion of most people

is focused on protest and disapproval rather than mere disagreement

Antonyms

U

uncritical

5 5.5

Accepting ideas or facts without careful thought

How Forceful

vehement

• Formal

11 7.7

remonstrative

• Formal

8.7

disapproving

5 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology