self-reproof

Example Sentences

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They were indeed trifles, very trifles; I have since perused them with a blush of self-reproof, and wondered how I could venture on presenting them to the public.

From Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire by Robinson, Mary

When the idea, the mere idea, of her loving him presented itself, from whatever quarter suggested, he turned from it with shame and self-reproof: the thought was in its own nature too unfit.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 by Various

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

It has endeared us more than anything to your good lady, and your own self-reproof that follows delighted us.

From The Best Letters of Charles Lamb by Lamb, Charles

"I meant to have my hair cut yesterday," said Alan, in grave and reflective self-reproof.

From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton