reproachful
adjectiveUK /rɪˈprəʊtʃfl/
US /rɪˈproʊtʃfl/
Showing that you are unhappy with someone because of something they did.
She gave him a reproachful look when he forgot her birthday.
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2. Expressing blame or disappointment toward someone.
His reproachful tone made her feel guilty.
3. Full of gentle criticism rather than anger.
The teacher's reproachful words reminded the class to be kind.
4. A look or remark that shows you think someone did wrong.
She said nothing, but her reproachful silence was enough.