reproachfully
In chiding manner
In a manner expressing criticism, disappointment, or blame: She looked at him reproachfully when he forgot their anniversary.
The word suggests hurt or disapproval conveyed through tone, expression, or gesture rather than direct accusation.
He shook his head reproachfully at the mess they'd made.
Harsh verbal criticism
- admonishingExpressing disapproval firmly
- rebukingVoicing sharp disapproval
- reprimandingFormally expressing disapproval
- chastisingCriticizing severely for faults
upbraiding · reproving · lecturing · berating · castigating · remonstrating · correcting · cautioning
Sadness from unmet expectations
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disdainScornful disregard
- frowningFacial expression of displeasure
- scowlingFrowning with disapproval
glaring · tut-tutting · sighing · grimacing · sneering · side-eye · cold stare · withering look
Having sustained harm
- hurtCause or feel pain
- painedExpressing suffering or displeasure
- aggrievedFeeling unjustly wronged
- injuredHaving sustained harm
betrayed · let down · heartbroken · crestfallen · dejected · mournful · plaintive · wistful
Assigning responsibility for wrongdoing
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- condemningExpressing severe disapproval
- censuringFormally expressing strong disapproval
- incriminatingProving guilt or wrongdoing
indicting · pointing fingers · guilt-tripping · shaming · calling out · holding accountable · imputing · charging
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- admonishingExpressing disapproval firmly
- rebukingVoicing sharp disapproval
- reprimandingFormally expressing disapproval
chastising · upbraiding · reproving · lecturing · berating · castigating · remonstrating · correcting · cautioning · warning
disappointment
Sadness from unmet expectations
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disdainScornful disregard
- frowningFacial expression of displeasure
scowling · glaring · tut-tutting · sighing · grimacing · sneering · side-eye · cold stare · withering look · raised eyebrow
wounded
Having sustained harm
injured · betrayed · let down · heartbroken · crestfallen · dejected · mournful · plaintive · wistful · doleful
blaming
Assigning responsibility for wrongdoing
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- condemningExpressing severe disapproval
- censuringFormally expressing strong disapproval
incriminating · indicting · pointing fingers · guilt-tripping · shaming · calling out · holding accountable · imputing · charging · arraigning
reproachfullyapprovingly
With positive regard
admiringly · favorably · favourably · flatteringly · appreciatively