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View usage for: blameworthy in British English (ˈbleɪmˌwɜːðɪ) adjectivedeserving disapproval or censure Derived forms blameworthiness (ˈblameˌworthiness) noun blameworthy in American English (ˈbleɪmˌwɜrði) Derived forms blameworthiness (ˈblameˌworthiness) noun Examples of 'blameworthy' in a sentenceblameworthy Further, deciding whether the requesting state's inaction was blameworthy created practical problems.Divorce is still seen as something blameworthy, shoddy and grubby by the courts.We are a blameworthy species, always seeking scapegoats for our misfortunes and setbacks.The referee and, just as blameworthy, his assistant wave away penalty appeals.It is these interactions or attitudes that are appropriately affected by blameworthy conduct.One must not confuse innocence of a criminal offence with innocence of blameworthy conduct.Yet in neither case was the captain wholly blameworthy.Someone, something, must always be held accountable, responsible, blameworthy.If they are less blameworthy, they must therefore have less moral capacity than otherpeople.Juries, he said, also had too few choices between verdicts to reflect how blameworthy the offender really was. Synonyms of 'blameworthy'reprehensible, shameful, indefensible, inexcusable More Synonyms of blameworthy Definition deserving blame Additional synonymsShe had been suspended from her job for discreditable behaviour. Synonyms disgraceful, shameful, improper, scandalous, humiliating, infamous, degrading, unworthy, reprehensible, ignominious, unprincipled, dishonourable, blameworthyDefinition having or causing a bad reputation the noisiest and most disreputable bars Synonyms discreditable, mean, low, base, shocking, disorderly, notorious, vicious, infamous, disgraceful, shameful, vile, shady (informal), scandalous, ignominious, contemptible, louche, unprincipled, dishonourable, opprobriousDefinition (of behaviour or statements) unable to be justified or supported She described their actions as `morally indefensible'. Synonyms unforgivable, wrong, inexcusable, unjustifiable, untenable, unpardonable, insupportable, unwarrantable Nearby words ofblameworthy - blamable
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