However, there were some negative and reproachful reviews as well, produced mainly by the rightist and leftist press, which disapproved of the avant-garde nature of the work.
Before we even started, we apologized for not wearing (or even owning) a helmet, figuring it would result in reproachful finger wagging from such high-minded cyclists.
Attempts at delivering quality products haven't always been successful, and some marketing attempts have been reproachful (see "silent purchase coupons").