adverb
- in a manner that expresses disapproval or criticism; with blame or censure
Examples
- She looked at him reproachingly when he arrived late to dinner.
- The teacher spoke reproachingly to the students who hadn’t done their homework.
- He shook his head reproachingly at his friend’s poor decision.
- The mother glanced reproachingly at her son’s messy room.
- She sighed reproachingly when she saw the broken vase.
- The coach stared reproachingly at the players after their careless mistakes.