tsk-tsked

Made disapproving sounds

Tsk-tsked is the past tense of tsk-tsk, to make a clicking sound of disapproval or sympathy.

The sound is produced by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and releasing it sharply.

She tsk-tsked at the children's muddy shoes.

The neighbors tsk-tsked about the overgrown lawn.

reproach

disapproval

Unfavorable opinion expressed

scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reprimandFormal expression of disapproval

admonishment · reproof · chiding · criticism · censure · reproach · faultfinding · nagging · condemnation · correction

judgment

disapproving

Expressing unfavorable opinion

condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
censoriousSeverely critical in judgment

patronizing · superior · disdainful · sanctimonious · holier-than-thou · self-righteous · priggish · prim · smug · contemptuous

disappointment

sigh

Audible emotional breath

dismayDistressed loss of courage
regretSorrow over past actions
pitySympathy for misfortune

letdown · dissatisfaction · frustration · disillusionment · exasperation · resignation · rueful · lamenting · despairing

sound

click

Brief sharp noise

tongueOral muscle for taste
cluckHen's throaty call
teethEnamel-covered chewing structures

palate · tutting · snap · staccato · sucking · dental · clicking · sharp · repetitive · vocal

Opposites

expressed judgment

tsk-tskedpraised

Expressed approval of

applauded · commended · complimented · cheered · lauded

social response

tsk-tskedencouraged

Gave support and confidence

cheered on · supported · validated · rooted for · egged on

Family

tsk, tsks, tsk-tsk, tsk-tsking

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