reproachfully

adverb (reproachfully)

«reproachfully» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a way that shows you are disappointed with someone or blame them. tree →

In the lessons

In stories characters look or speak reproachfully: the Rat speaks reproachfully to Toad. It shows quiet disapproval.

Examples

Mum looked at me reproachfully. tree →
«You promised!» she said reproachfully. tree →
The dog looked reproachfully at its empty bowl. tree →
The Rat spoke reproachfully to Toad. tree →
He glanced reproachfully at his little brother. tree →
The teacher shook her head reproachfully. tree →
He looked at her reproachfully, and said: tree →

Note

From «reproach» (blame). Not angry, but disappointed.

In Jewish tradition

In Proverbs it means in a shaming way that brings disgrace on a parent.

Interpretation. Tradition stresses honoring father and mother, so a child who disgraces them breaks one of the Ten Commandments.

Examples

A son that dealeth shamefully and reproachfully will despoil his father, and chase away his mother. (Writings PRO.19.26, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

From «reproach» (blame). Not angry, but disappointed.

On Mova

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