self-reproachful

Example Sentences

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Well, why would someone make such a solemn, self-reproachful fuss about a bad back?

From The New Yorker • Jan. 18, 2016

But on the page, she emanates an implacable gravity, a command of literature and philosophy that leaves one riveted, if also a bit self-reproachful.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I shall stay, of course, I’m oldest,” began Meg, looking anxious and self-reproachful.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

He spoke rather stilted English sometimes when he was serious as now, but Sophy loved it, because he was trying to make her feel less self-reproachful.

From Shadows of Flames A Novel by Rives, Amélie

I took a sufficiently long time to come round, and was almost ashamed of my deceit when I saw how really anxious and self-reproachful he was.

From By Wit of Woman by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)