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blame⋅wor⋅thy

  [bleym-wur-thee]
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–adjective
deserving blame; blameful: a blameworthy administration.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see blame, worthy

Related forms:
blame⋅wor⋅thi⋅ness, noun
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blame·wor·thy   (blām'wûr'thē)   
adj.   blame·wor·thi·er, blame·wor·thi·est
Deserving blame; reprehensible.
blame'wor'thi·ness n.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean meriting reproof or punishment: blameworthy behavior; blamable but understandable resentment; blameful impulsiveness; censurable misconduct; culpable negligence; guilty deeds; reprehensible arrogance.
Antonym: blameless
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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