Synonyms: reproachful, reproving, admonishing, admonitory
Definition: expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Similar words: unfavorable, unfavourable
Definition: not encouraging or approving or pleasing
Usage: unfavorable conditions; an unfavorable comparison; unfavorable comments, unfavorable impression
Synonyms: warning, exemplary, cautionary, monitory, admonitory
Definition: serving to warn
Usage: shook a monitory finger at him; an exemplary jail sentence
Similar words: dissuasive
Definition: deterring from action
Usage: dissuasive advice; made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand