reproach

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Reproach' is when you express disapproval or disappointment about someone's actions or behavior. It's like giving a stern talk to someone because they didn't live up to what was expected of them.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, characters might reproach each other for betrayals or misdeeds, adding tension to the narrative.

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

I looked at the quarterly report and the numbers are well below our forecast. We need to discuss your team's performance and potential course corrections.

Response:

I understand your reproach, and I will work with my team to improve our future performance.

Tech

Scenario:

The application crashed multiple times during the demo. We may need to have a serious conversation about our testing procedures and code quality.

Response:

I accept your reproach. We need to take more steps to ensure the quality of our code.