Characterized by, or of the nature of, expostulation.

that expostulates.

That remonstrates; characterized by or expressing remonstration.

Expressing a wish or hope that something feared may be averted; deprecating anticipated disapproval.

That remonstrates; protesting; expressing or characterized by disapproval or opposition to something.

= remonstrative, adj.

Aiming at or tending to expostulation.

Usually with lower-case initial. In non-religious contexts: protesting; making a protest. (Often punning on B. 1a.) Now rare.

That deprecates or expresses disapproval or disavowal; deprecatory.

Expostulating.

Having the quality of deprecating; of or pertaining to deprecation. Expressing earnest disapproval (of a proposal).