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reprobative

American  
[rep-ruh-bey-tiv] / ˈrɛp rəˌbeɪ tɪv /

adjective

  1. reprobating; expressing reprobation.


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Etymology

Origin of reprobative

First recorded in 1825–35; reprobate + -ive

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Well, of course," he continued, not seeing his way to any active measures under the reprobative circumstances, "if you are satisfied, it is no business of mine.

From A Poached Peerage by Magnay, William

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