reproachful
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re·proach·ful
(rĭ-prōch′fəl)adj.
Expressing reproach or blame.
re·proach′ful·ly adv.
re·proach′ful·ness n.
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reproachful
(rɪˈprəʊtʃfʊl)adj
1. full of or expressing reproach
2. archaic deserving of reproach; disgraceful
reˈproachfully adv
reˈproachfulness n
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re•proach•ful
(rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl)adj.
1. full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
2. Obs. deserving reproach; shameful.
[1540–50]
re•proach′ful•ly, adv.
re•proach′ful•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | reproachful - expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective unfavorable, unfavourable - not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression" |
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reproachful
adjective critical, disappointed, abusive, disapproving, scolding, contemptuous, censorious, reproving, upbraiding, condemnatory, fault-finding, admonitory, castigatory She gave her a reproachful look.
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reproach
(rəˈprəutʃ) verb to rebuke or blame but usually with a feeling of sadness and disappointment rather than anger. She reproached me for not telling her about my money troubles; There is no need to reproach yourself – you did the best you could.
noun (an) act of reproaching. a look of reproach; He didn't deserve that reproach from you.
reˈproachful adjective showing or expressing reproach. a reproachful look; reproachful words.
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