reproachful

• Выражающий неодобрение или разочарование в чьих-либо действиях или поведении.

Expressing disapproval or disappointment in someone's actions or behavior.

1. Expressing blame or criticismC1formal

   Showing or conveying disapproval, disappointment, or criticism, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior.

   Укоризненный

   • She gave him a reproachful look after he forgot their anniversary.
   • His reproachful tone made her feel guilty for being late.
   • The teacher's reproachful words motivated the student to work harder.

   Synonymscensoriouscondemningcriticaldisapprovingjudgmentalreprovingscolding

   Antonymscomplimentarylaudatorypraising