condemning
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈdɛmɪŋ// UK //kəndˈɛmɪŋ// con·demn·ing
adj. strongly disapproving of someone or something. You use this word when you judge an action as wrong or bad.
adj. expressing strong disapproval or criticism of a person, action, or situation. Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.
She gave a condemning look to the noisy children.
The committee issued a condemning report on the company's safety failures.
His condemning remarks about the new policy revealed a deep-seated skepticism toward modern management techniques that prioritized speed over accuracy.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'a condemning tone') or predicatively after verbs like 'seem' or 'appear'.