reproachfully

Definition of reproachfullynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproachfully
Adverb
  • The same goes for her father when there’s no sign of pregnancy and the judgy women at church start clucking disapprovingly.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Rosenbury notes disapprovingly that there was a petition to rescind Kirk’s invitation.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • That is because they are not forced to read or think critically on a daily basis and do not have the structured learning routine of a classroom.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
    Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • Still, the Amish consistently compare their language unfavorably to standard German.
    Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • Almost every force scores unfavorably.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Adverb
  • Beijing, meanwhile, is warily eying Japan’s bolstering of its defense capabilities.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, those students newly entering college are warily eyeing computer science.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Adverb
  • But speaking more cynically, the pauses provide chances for broadcasters to sell more advertising spots during FIFA’s biggest World Cup ever.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Islam’s schism isn’t the primary driver of the region’s conflicts, but it is deployed across the Middle East and beyond — cynically — in pursuit of state and political ambitions.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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“Reproachfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproachfully. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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