self-reproach
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈsɛlf rɪˈproʊtʃ/
:
autoculpabilidad
- He expressed his self-reproach for not being there when his friend needed support.
- guilt and self-reproach
Examples
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After failing the exam, she sank into a deep self-reproach, regretting her lack of preparation.
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Klinger found himself touched by the self-reproach in her voice.
Fiction book (1994) -
There was enough guilt and self-reproach for everyone.
Fiction book (1990) -
His eyes were screwed up with self-reproach; every bone in his body expressed his honest distress.
Fiction book (1990) -
He closed his eyes and pressed his lips together with an expression of self-reproach.
Fiction book (1998) -
Yet, the partner also feels a sense of guilt and self-reproach related to his or her diminished understanding and empathy toward a loved one.
Academic text (2006) -
Despite his protestations to the contrary, Pete arrived home each night aching with apology and self-reproach.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Wetherall's words roused me from my orgy of self-reproach.
Fiction book (1999) -
Gurney does not demonize Judy; she has her moments of self-reproach and self-awareness, but not enough to see through what she is doing.
Academic text (1993) -
The overwhelming self-reproach he felt after missing the deadline lingered for days.
Synonyms
375
2.4
A feeling of being sorry and responsible for doing something wrong
156
4.5
A deep, painful feeling of regret and guilt after doing something wrong
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8.4
A deep feeling of regret and sorrow for something you did wrong
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4.2
A feeling of being sorry and worried after doing something wrong
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9.6
A feeling of guilt that stops you from doing something bad or follows it
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5.1
A habit of judging yourself harshly for your actions or abilities
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3.9
Feeling sorry and responsible for doing something wrong
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7.9
To blame yourself for mistakes or failures
A feeling of blaming yourself for a mistake
Blaming yourself for things you did wrong
A deep feeling of regret and sorrow for doing something wrong
Antonyms
How Guilty
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word self-reproach joins self- ('your own') and reproach ('blame' or 'disapproval'). The root of reproach is like the root prob- in prove and probable, which came from the idea 'to test' or 'to prove', so self-reproach is like giving yourself a harsh judgment, blaming yourself for a mistake.