self-reproof
Example Sentences
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The cloud of perplexity rolled away from Aunt Jane's face, "Why, of course it was," she ejaculated, with an accent of self-reproof for her forgetfulness.
From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert
He assumed a tone of raillery, which is, perhaps, the readiest mode of escaping from the feelings of self-reproof.
From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir
They may ask themselves, with some feeling of self-reproof, whether they should have merited such praise from one so revered, and so well qualified to judge.
From Kalli, the Esquimaux Christian A Memoir by Murray, Thomas Boyles
“Why did I not recognise you immediately?” she demanded of herself, frowning in self-reproof.
From The Moonlit Way by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
"I meant to have my hair cut yesterday," said Alan, in grave and reflective self-reproof.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton
