All 3 Uses of
reproach
in
The Great Gatsby
- His family were enormously wealthy — even in college his freedom with money was a matter for reproach — but now he'd left Chicago and come East in a fashion that rather took your breath away: for instance, he'd brought down a string of polo ponies from Lake Forest.†
p. 6..2
- I took him into the pantry, where he looked a little reproachfully at the Finn.†
p. 84..6
- He raised his hand to stop my words, looked at me with unforgettable reproach, and, opening the door cautiously, went back into the other room.†
p. 88..1 *
Definition:
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(reproach) a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shameeditor's notes: The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach.
"Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.