unrebuked
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not reprimanded: "unrebuked" describes a person or action that has not been criticized or scolded for a fault or wrongdoing. It indicates the absence of a rebuke (a sharp or formal expression of disapproval).
Usage Examples
- (He was not criticized or scolded for his error.)
- (The teacher did not reprimand the child for misbehaving.)
Advanced Usage
"to remain unrebuked": to continue without receiving any criticism or disapproval.
- The employee's tardiness remained unrebuked by management. (No formal criticism was given for being late.)
"to go unrebuked": to occur or be done without any scolding or reprimand.
- In that household, foul language often goes unrebuked. (Swearing is not criticized or punished.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rebuke (noun/verb): a sharp expression of disapproval; to criticize sharply.
- She received a stern rebuke for her carelessness. (A strong scolding.)
- The teacher rebuked the student for cheating. (Criticized sharply.)
Synonyms
- Unreproved: not blamed or found fault with.
- Uncensored: not officially criticized or suppressed (often used for speech or content).
- Unchastened: not made to feel sorry or corrected.
Related Idioms
Let off the hook: to be released from blame or punishment.
- He was let off the hook for his mistake and went unrebuked. (He avoided criticism entirely.)
Without a word of reproach: without any expression of disapproval.
- She accepted the apology without a word of reproach, leaving the offender unrebuked. (No scolding occurred.)