Reproachful (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her reproachful glance made him realize the gravity of his mistake and apologize immediately.
- The teacher's reproachful tone was enough to make the student understand that cheating was unacceptable.
- The reproachful look on her mother's face made her regret not visiting her grandmother more often.
- His reproachful words cut deep, and she knew she had to make amends for her thoughtless actions.
- The reproachful silence that followed his careless comment was a clear indication that he had crossed a line.