blameworthy
Translation
blameworthy, culpable, reprehensible
Examples
His actions were clearly blameworthy.
His actions were clearly blameworthy.
Grammar Patterns
be blameworthy ((for sth.)) to be deserving of blame for (sth.) His actions were clearly blameworthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: culpable, reprehensible; Antonyms: blameless, praiseworthy
Etymology
A combination of 'blame' + 'worthy' (deserving of). It means 'deserving of blame'.
Memory Tips
Remember it literally as 'worthy of blame'. If someone's actions are blameworthy, they deserve the blame.