Expostulation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ik-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən/ ex·pos·tu·la·tion

Meaning & Definition of Expostulation

Expostulation (noun)

  1. an act or an instance of expostulating

Expostulation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

    "despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy"

    similar: challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
    related: compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple, misunderstanding, cavil, niggle (chiefly British), quibble, argument, conflict, debate, dispute, dissent, hassle, quarrel, squabble, static, censure, criticism, defiance, disobedience, rebellion, distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty, qualmishness, unease, uneasiness, reluctance, unwillingness
    near: willingness, approval, sanction, acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, compliance, obedience

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Expostulation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Expostulation:

challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, remonstrance, stink

Related Words for Expostulation

compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple, misunderstanding, cavil, niggle, quibble, argument, conflict, debate, dispute, dissent, hassle, quarrel, squabble, static, censure, criticism, defiance, disobedience, rebellion, distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt

Near Antonyms of Expostulation

willingness, approval, sanction, acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, compliance, obedience

Word Forms of Expostulation

Derived words: expostulatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Expostulation

First known use: 1540

Frequently Asked Questions about Expostulation

What does "Expostulation" mean?

"Expostulation" means an act or an instance of expostulating. As a noun, it is defined as: an act or an instance of expostulating.

What is another word for "Expostulation"?

Other words for "Expostulation" include challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception and fuss. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Expostulation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Expostulation"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Expostulation". Common alternatives include challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, fuss, kick and objection.

How do you use "Expostulation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Expostulation" in a sentence: "despite the earnest expostulations of her friends, Jessica continued to date the foul-tempered guy".

Is "Expostulation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Expostulation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Expostulation"?

"Expostulation" is pronounced /ik-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ex·pos·tu·la·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Expostulation"?

First known use: 1540.

What is another word for "Expostulation" meaning "a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent"?

When "Expostulation" (noun) means a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent, synonyms include challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer and difficulty.