Antonyms for reproachful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-prohch-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl


Definition of reproachful

Origin :
  • 1540s, "expressing reproach," also "worthy of reproach," from reproach + -ful. Related: Reproachfully; reproachfulness.
  • As in abusive : adj exhibiting unkind behavior or words
  • As in admonishing : adj cautionary
  • As in admonitory : adj cautionary
  • As in overcritical : adj critical
  • As in vituperative : adj abusive
  • As in critical : adj fault-finding, detracting
  • As in derogatory : adj offensive, uncomplimentary
Example sentences :
  • He received a reproachful look from Mrs. Porter for his pains.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He could not bear to view reflected in them, the reproachful and irrevocable Past.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • She attempted a reproachful glance, but exhaled happiness like a fragrance.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • I thought it was our reproachful faces that he did not wish to see.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • Again the reproachful look, which faded away as she met his eyes.
  • Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor
  • Then Madonna Paola spoke, and there seemed a reproachful wonder in her voice.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He did not speak, but he bent his eyes upon her in reproachful silence.
  • Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever
  • David gave her a reproachful look, and she laughed shamefacedly.
  • Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
  • Here I met Mr. Kurtz,' he said, youthfully solemn and reproachful.
  • Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad
  • But the youthful nobleman only looked at me long with a sad and reproachful gaze.
  • Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane

Synonyms for reproachful

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