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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Though leadership frequently reverts to spreadsheets and manual processes during critical situations, this ultimately reveals the lack of true operational visibility.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Jones will be a critical figure in improving USC’s interior and developing Stewart.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two barely know each other, Makio having cut off contact with Asa’s demanding, judgmental mother years ago.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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In their own interviews, her castmates range from apathetic to lightly judgmental.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rejective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejective. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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