Blameworthy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Blameworthy is an adjective meaning Deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
Meaning
Deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
Example Sentences
Yes, my life has been blameworthy; I confess it. But you know nothing of its temptations.
And there are ſome diſpoſitions blame-vvorthy in men, vvhich are yet, in a right ſenſe, holily aſcribed unto God; as unchangeableneſs, and irrepentance: […]
Word Forms
- blame-worthy
Synonyms for blameworthy
Depending on context, synonyms include at fault, censurable, culpable, guilty, nocent, reprehensible.
Antonyms for blameworthy
Common opposites include praiseworthy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include censurable, blamable, blameable, blameful, culpable, guilty.
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