reproachingly

adverb

Definition of reproachinglynext
as in critically

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproachingly
  1. critically
  2. negatively
  3. unfavorably
  4. cynically
  5. disparagingly
  6. warily
Adverb
  • In addition to the dead, several survivors were critically injured, said Gervais Ganagoroh, a local Red Cross volunteer involved in relief efforts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Third Future School’s curriculum emphasizes helping students think critically, problem solve and apply learning across all subject areas.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of critically
Adverb
  • Today, thanks in part to central air conditioning, there’s a growing argument to keep students in school longer to combat academic regression, as research has shown time off negatively impacts student performance.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Joint research by the University of Chicago and the University of Nebraska found signs that heart muscle cells are not negatively affected by space travel at all.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of negatively
Adverb
  • Forty-nine percent of likely voters view Becerra favorably, compared with 43% who view him unfavorably.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Civil rights advocates say the equipment will heighten mistrust of immigration agents who are already viewed unfavorably by a skeptical public.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfavorably
Adverb
  • That’s either an amazing coincidence of errors or the studies were cynically designed to contrive flaws in RCV.
    — Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Albums of new material followed, showing that Askew’s briny voice and cynically whimsical songcraft had only deepened with age.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Definition of cynically
Adverb
  • Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of disparagingly
Adverb
  • Livestream videos from that night capture people warily approaching the shooting scene.
    — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The situation can leave a Gen Xer to watch their retirement fund warily.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of warily
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