Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
noun a person who remonstrates or protests
A1 I heard a remonstrative tone in her voice when she scolded her child.
A2 The teacher's remonstrative speech made the students realize their mistake.
B1 His remonstrative attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.
B2 The manager's remonstrative behavior towards employees was not well-received.
C1 The politician's remonstrative arguments were met with strong opposition.
C2 Her remonstrative nature often led to heated debates with colleagues.
adjective expressing strong disapproval or protest
A1 She gave him a remonstrative look when he arrived late.
A2 The teacher's remonstrative tone made the students realize they had misbehaved.
B1 The boss was remonstrative about the employees' lack of productivity.
B2 Her remonstrative comments during the meeting caused tension among the team.
C1 The politician's remonstrative speech highlighted the government's failures.
C2 His remonstrative attitude towards authority figures often led to conflicts.
formal The teacher's remonstrative tone made it clear that she was not pleased with the students' behavior.
informal My mom gave me a remonstrative look when she saw the mess I made in the kitchen.
slang The boss's remonstrative comments really got on my nerves.
figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed almost remonstrative, as if warning of an impending storm.
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