Self-reproach meaning

His formal recantation in February 1637 caused him lasting self-reproach and humiliation.

MedXXXVII:1 The self-questioning intellect examines itself, morally this is conscience which elicits self-reproach.

But, though she noticed it, she was herself in such high spirits at that moment, so far from sorrow, sadness, or self-reproach, that she purposely deceived herself as young people often do.

He not only showed no sign of constraint or self-reproach on account of his outburst that morning, but, on the contrary, tried to reassure Balashev.

But Princess Mary experienced a painful rather than a joyful feeling--her mental tranquillity was destroyed, and desires, doubts, self-reproach, and hopes reawoke.