Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dressing-down
noun
/ˈdrɛsɪŋ daʊn/
Definition
A severe scolding or reprimand, often delivered in a direct and harsh manner.
Examples
- The manager’s dressing-down of the employee was unexpected and left everyone in the room stunned.
- After missing the deadline, she received a dressing-down from her supervisor that she wouldn’t forget.
Meaning
A dressing-down usually refers to a situation where someone is taken to task for their actions or behavior, typically in a public or formal setting.
Synonyms
- reprimand
- scolding
- rebuke
- admonishment
- lecture
