Pronunciation: [ɹɪpɹˈə͡ʊt͡ʃfəlɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "reproachfully" is not straightforward. Its pronunciation is rɪˈprəʊʧfəli. The first syllable has a short "i" sound, followed by the "r" sound. The next syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the "ch" sound. The third syllable is pronounced with a short "f" sound and the "ly" sound at the end. The word means to express criticism or disapproval in such a way as to make someone feel ashamed.
Reproachfully is an adverb that describes an action or behavior done in a way that expresses disapproval, blame, or disappointment towards someone or something. It is derived from the noun "reproach," which means to express criticism, disapproval, or disappointment towards someone's actions or behavior.
When someone behaves reproachfully, they may use facial expressions, tone of voice, or words that convey their disapproval or blame towards a person or situation. It is often characterized by the presence of negative emotions such as anger, frustration, or disappointment.
For example, if a parent reproachfully tells their child, "How could you be so careless? You broke the vase that I explicitly told you not to touch!", they are expressing their disappointment and blame towards the child's actions. In this case, the adverb "reproachfully" emphasizes the disapproving manner in which the parent is speaking.
Similarly, if someone says reproachfully, "You promised to help me, but you never came," they are expressing their disappointment or anger towards the person who did not keep their promise. The adverb "reproachfully" here underscores the tone and emotions behind the words.
Overall, reproachfully describes behavior or actions characterized by disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often exhibited through facial expressions, tone of voice, or the choice of words.
The word "reproachfully" is derived from the root word "reproach", which can be traced back to the Middle English "reprochen" and Old French "reprochier". Its ultimate origin is the Latin word "reprobāre", which means "to disapprove" or "to reject with disapproval". In Latin, "reprobāre" is composed of the prefix "re-" (indicating an intensive or repeated action) and "probāre" (meaning "to prove" or "to test"). Over time, "reproach" developed into a verb meaning "to express disapproval or criticism" and "reproachfully" as an adverb meaning "in a manner that shows disapproval or criticism".
