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Definition of reproachful

reproachful

/rɪˈproʊtʃ.fəl/
re · proach · ful
Adverb:reproachfully
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reproachful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Expressing disapproval, disappointment, or blame.

Example

"She gave him a reproachful glance when he arrived late to the dinner."

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• Rhymes for reproachful

• Nearby Words

reprise
reproach
reproachable
reproachful
reproachfully
reproachingly
reprocess

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century from the noun 'reproach' and the suffix '-ful'. The root 'reproach' entered Middle English via Old French 'reprochier', ultimately deriving from Vulgar Latin '*repropiare' (to bring back near to someone, hence to lay blame before them).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reproachful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reproachful
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