REPROACHINGLY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

reproachingly

adverb

Definition of reproachingly

as in critically

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The stakes are existential for the mountain range’s mountain lions, which are contending with critically low genetic diversity as close relatives mate.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Two people were critically injured, and two were seriously hurt.

— Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of critically

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Missouri was negatively affected by all five reviews conducted during this game.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Private equity’s encroachment into healthcare has raised serious concerns about the quest for profits negatively affecting patient care — can states identify effective strategies for pushing back and preventing those adverse outcomes?

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of negatively

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Bass’ surge in the poll was more notable because the mayor’s favorable ratings — which have been in the tank since the January 2025 wildfires — remained underwater, with 65% of Angelenos viewing her unfavorably compared to 64% in the last poll.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
There were also complaints about its look, with some even unfavorably comparing it to the Nissan Leaf.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfavorably

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Some fans viewed the collaboration cynically, criticizing it as a way for Beyoncé to capitalize on Selena’s legacy, or to court more Latino fans.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of cynically

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He's been viewed warily by some Jewish voters, which he's tried to address by apologizing for some past controversial comments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of warily

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