Unreproving

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not reproving.

    "Then struck with a sense of her own violence and impetuosity, contrasted with her cousin's meek unreproving manner, Lady Emily threw her arms round her, begging pardon, and assuring her she did not mean her."

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"Then struck with a sense of her own violence and impetuosity, contrasted with her cousin's meek unreproving manner, Lady Emily threw her arms round her, begging pardon, and assuring her she did not mean her."

Etymology

From un- + reproving.

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