chastening (Meaning)

Wordnet

chastening (n)

a rebuke for making a mistake

Webster

of Chasten

The experience of failure can be chastening but also enlightening.
His father's stern lecture was a chastening experience, making him realize the gravity of his actions.
The loss in the final game was a chastening defeat for the team, motivating them to train harder for the next season.
The criticism from her mentor served as a chastening reminder of the need for continuous improvement.
The economic downturn served as a chastening lesson for investors, highlighting the risks of speculative investments.
Her chastening words made him reconsider his approach to the problem.
The chastening feedback from his editor pushed him to rewrite the manuscript with greater care.
The defeat in the debate was a chastening experience, prompting her to refine her argumentative skills.
The consequences of his reckless behavior were a chastening wake-up call, leading him to reassess his priorities.
The chastening effect of the pandemic reminded people of the importance of resilience and adaptability.

a rebuke for making a mistakeof Chasten

correcting,punitive, corrective,correctional, penal, disciplinary, disciplining, castigating, retaliatory, retaliative

nonpunitive,compensatory, nonpunitive, compensatory, exculpating, remitting, vindicating, pardoning, remitting, pardoning

The experience of failure can be chastening but also enlightening.

His father's stern lecture was a chastening experience, making him realize the gravity of his actions.

The loss in the final game was a chastening defeat for the team, motivating them to train harder for the next season.

The criticism from her mentor served as a chastening reminder of the need for continuous improvement.