as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things
found that his new boss was very rejective of new ideas or suggestions
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Adjective
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026 -
When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy flowing to Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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There is frustration that Harry’s comments came across as judgmental toward relatives with bigger families, and rather brutal.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 May 2026
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Say everyone had a best friend who was always available, never judgmental, totally on the same page about everything and needed nothing in return.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Rejective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejective. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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