chastised

American  

[chas-tahyzd, chas-tahyzd] / tʃæsˈtaɪzd, ˈtʃæs taɪzd /

adjective

1. disciplined, especially by corporal punishment.

   The government official was forced to explain his position like a chastised schoolboy.

2. severely criticized, especially publicly.

   Accused by the judge of influencing the jury with so many sad stories, the chastised lawyer hurried through the rest of his remarks.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of chastise.

Other Word Forms

• unchastised
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of chastised

chastise ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As the meeting opened, European Council President António Costa—the usually calm, chatty, former Portuguese prime minister who chairs leaders’ summits—turned to Orbán, who sat a few meters away, and chastised him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant's host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The pop band Muna chastised some of their supporters for "spreading falsehoods about us and our loved ones for clout and attention"; while Doja Cat called out "creepy" behaviour from a section of her fanbase.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

I dropped my eyes and tried to look appropriately chastised.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Related Words

• chastened
• dismissed
• imprisoned
• penalized