0 present participle of chasten --
1 to make someone understand that they have failed or done something wrong and make them want to improve: --
He was chastened by the defeat and determined to work harder.
My life is full of chastening experiences today.
It is a terribly fascinating and chastening exercise to re-read the defence debates of 1957, 1958 and 1959.
I accept all the chastening remarks that were made about my first amendment.
I have, and it is a very chastening experience, because the asylum seekers are extremely confused when they arrive.
That is a chastening thing to remember today, but it is true all the same.
I find that a chastening and sad thought.
It is chastening for them, and has shown real results.
The responsibility of office, facing facts and making decisions have a chastening effect.
