MEANING
Expressing disappointment or blame, often through a look, tone, or remark rather than open anger.
Use it for
Use when disapproval feels personal and restrained.Convey hurt or disappointed blame through a character’s expression or voice.
Words that belong together
- reproachful glance
- reproachful tone
- reproachful look
On the page
Her reproachful glance made him reconsider the joke before anyone else heard it.
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Word forms
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- reproachful
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Usage notes
Reproachful signals disapproval mixed with disappointment; it is usually quieter than openly angry or contemptuous.
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