an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
Used in a Sentence
condemnation
How to use condemnation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for condemnation.
Editorial note
Reserve your condemnation for the John Yoo of the tech world.
Examples9
Definitions5
Parts of speech1
Quick take
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of condemnation gathered in one view.
(law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for condemnation.
noun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
See also: disapprobation
noun
(law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
noun
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
See also: execration, curse
noun
the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but condemnation"
noun
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"
See also: conviction, sentence
Example sentences
Reserve your condemnation for the John Yoo of the tech world.
Good on him, but it shouldn't be seen as a condemnation of the idea of following passion.
I guess it's perfectly fine then!No. Anti-consumerism deserves condemnation, no matter how you try to spin it.
We are annoyed because in this collection they read a bit like a condemnation from someone we also view guilty of most of these... transgressions?
NZ's condemnation of the military style assault and the actual apologies from NZ officials was the most eye opening.
I know nothing about him apart from the book, so please do not take anything I say as an endorsement or condemnation of any of his other views, which are beside the point here.
In that scenario a strong international condemnation of torture suddenly looks way more appealing.
I've actually heard the nightly news-anchor here in Canada report on "International condemnation" of the sentencing.
I can see no principal, within the framework of free markets and individualism, which leads to condemnation of ever more automated and faster trading, more complex instruments and more dependence of finance.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use condemnation in a sentence?
Reserve your condemnation for the John Yoo of the tech world.
What does condemnation mean?
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
What part of speech is condemnation?
condemnation is commonly used as noun.