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blame·wor·thy

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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 Audio Help (blām'wûr'thē) Pronunciation Key
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

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blameworthy
adjective
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; "blameworthy if not criminal behavior"; "censurable misconduct"; "culpable negligence"