re·proach·ful

[ri-prohch-fuhl]
adjective
1.
full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
2.
Obsolete. deserving reproach; shameful.

Origin:
1540–50; reproach + -ful

re·proach·ful·ly, adverb
re·proach·ful·ness, noun
un·re·proach·ful, adjective
un·re·proach·ful·ly, adverb
un·re·proach·ful·ness, noun
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reproachful (rɪˈprəʊtʃfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  full of or expressing reproach
2.  archaic deserving of reproach; disgraceful
 
re'proachfully
 
adv
 
re'proachfulness
 
n

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Reproachful is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
Use of provocative or reproachful words or gestures towards another.
He frequently commanded some friar to revile him with reproachful language.
They had only two gears--reproachful high-speed forward or self-lacerating apologetic reverse.
His voice was stern and reproachful, and it contained the power of a personality that was not to be trifled with.
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