self-reproach
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-reproach
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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What could have been more glorious, what more unmixed with any touch of bitterness, or self reproach, than Cicero's position on that evening?
From The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 by Herbert, Henry William
"Why has this thought never presented itself before?" she said with a pang of self reproach.
From Mabel's Mistake by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
At that moment, and for the rest of the day and night, I suffered every shade of self reproach and abasement a man can feel.
From Man and Maid by Glyn, Elinor
Mrs. Rossitur looked up and kissed her earnestly enough but with unabated self reproach.
From Queechy by Warner, Susan
"I should have told you at once," Neal said in self reproach.
From The Search for the Silver City A Tale of Adventure in Yucatan by Otis, James
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