blameworthy
pronunciation
How to pronounce blameworthy in British English:
UK [ˈbleɪmwɜ:ði]
How to pronounce blameworthy in American English:
US [ˈbleɪmwɜrði]
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- Adjective:
- deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
Word Origin
- blameworthy (adj.)
- also blame-worthy, late 14c., from blame (n.) + worthy (adj.). Related: Blameworthiness.
Example
- 1. Tending to bring discredit or disrepute ; blameworthy .
- 2. Officially rebuked or found blameworthy .
- 3. Requiring expiation ; wicked or blameworthy .
- 4. Blameworthy if not criminal behavior ;
- 5. I hardly feel I am blameworthy .