Sylvia Plath

My mother's face floated to mind, a pale, reproachful moon, at her last and first visit to the asylum since my twentieth birthday. A daughter in an asylum! I had done that to her. Still, she had obviously decided to forgive me.

American Poet

Implies the speaker is emotionally affected by the subject's actions, and can feel hurt or let down.

Emotional Subtext

'Reproachful' can be conveyed through body language, not just spoken or written words.

Beyond Words

Some cultures may consider a reproachful attitude disrespectful, especially towards elders or superiors.