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blameworthiness

[bleym-wur-thee] Origin

blame·wor·thy

[bleym-wur-thee]
adjective
deserving blame; blameful: a blameworthy administration.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see blame, worthy

blame·wor·thi·ness, noun
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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blameworthy (ˈbleɪmˌwɜːðɪ)
 
adj
deserving disapproval or censure
 
'blameworthiness
 
n

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blameworthy
late 14c., from blame + worthy.
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