Meaning & use
Reproachfully
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In a manner that expresses disappointment, blame, or mild criticism.
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She looked at him reproachfully after he forgot her birthday.
"You promised," he said reproachfully, shaking his head.
A note on using this word
Built from 'reproach,' meaning to express disapproval, plus '-fully,' and often used to describe a look, tone, or gesture rather than words alone.
Words with a similar meaning
disapprovinglycritically
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Words with an opposite meaning
approvingly
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