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reproachfulness

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/rɪˈproʊtʃfəl.nəs/ · re-Proach-ful-ness

The quality of being reproachful; expressing disapproval or disappointment.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being reproachful; expressing disapproval or disappointment.

ناراضگی کا معیار؛ تنقید کرنے یا مایوسی کا اظہار کرنا۔

ناراضگی

Narazgi

Formal: نقص

Synonyms

disapprovalrebukecensureتنقیدناراضیتوبہ

Antonyms

approvalpraisecommendationتاییدتعریفمدح

Common Collocations

  • expression of reproachfulness
  • reproachfulness in behavior
  • feeling of reproachfulness

Example Sentences

Her reproachfulness was evident in her cold response to his apology.

اس کی ناراضگی اس کے عذر پر ٹھنڈے جواب میں واضح تھی۔

Us ki narazgi us ke uzr par thanday jawab mein wazeh thi.

The reproachfulness of his comments left a lasting impact on her.

اس کے تبصروں کی ناراضگی نے اس پر دیرپا اثر چھوڑا۔

Us ke tabsaron ki narazgi ne is par derpa asar chhoda.

He often conveyed a sense of reproachfulness without saying a word.

وہ اکثر بغیر کچھ کہتے ہوئے بھی ناراضگی کا احساس دلایا کرتا تھا۔

Woh aksar baghair kuch kehte hue bhi narazgi ka ehsas dilaya karta tha.

Easily Confused With

regretfulness:Regretfulness refers to a feeling of sorrow or remorse for what one has done, whereas reproachfulness involves expressing disapproval toward someone's actions.

Word Family

reproach
verbتنقید کرنا
reproachful
adjectiveناراض
reproachfully
adverbتنقید کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'reproach' as a sign of disappointment, then add the 'fulness' to indicate the quality of being full of reproach.

Imagine a person shaking their head disapprovingly at a poor decision.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "reproach" — to express disapproval or disappointment

First known use: 19th century

The term 'reproachfulness' evolved from the base word 'reproach,' indicating a quality or state of being reproachful.