Reproachful: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproachful

 

[ rษชหˆproสŠtสƒfษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

tone of voice

Reproachful is an adjective that describes a tone or manner that conveys disapproval or disappointment. It often implies a sense of blaming or criticizing someone for their actions. When someone speaks in a reproachful manner, they may express feelings of hurt or anger due to another's behavior. This word typically arises in contexts where feelings are hurt and accountability is highlighted.

Synonyms

accusatory, blaming, critical, disapproving.

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a reproachful glance after he missed the event.
  • His reproachful tone made it clear he was disappointed.
  • The reproachful words hung in the air, creating a tense atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproachful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreensivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorwurfsvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyalahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟั€ะตะบะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagradzajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reprocheur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprochador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitemkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู†ูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyฤรญtavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyฤรญtavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡่ดฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opominjajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกsakanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ะฝำ™ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒœแƒแƒจแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ittiham edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprochador

Etymology

The word 'reproachful' dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the word 'reproach' which means to express disapproval or disappointment. The term 'reproach' itself is derived from the Old French 'reprochier,' which means 'to rebuke or to blame,' and traces its roots back to the Latin 'reprobare,' meaning 'to disapprove.' The suffix '-ful' is added to denote 'full of' or 'characterized by,' which transforms the noun 'reproach' into an adjective describing a quality. Over time, 'reproachful' has been used in literature and everyday language to convey a specific tone of voice or demeanor that reflects dissatisfaction or moral judgment. Its usage emphasizes emotional responses involved in interpersonal communication, particularly in contexts involving regret, guilt, or moral obligation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,874, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.