Blameworthy

Pronunciation: /ˈbleɪmˌwɜrði/

Definitions of blameworthy

adjective deserving blame or censure; culpable

Example Sentences

A1 Stealing is considered blameworthy behavior.

A2 Being late without a valid reason is blameworthy.

B1 The blameworthy actions of the employee led to his dismissal.

B2 The blameworthy decision to cut corners resulted in a product recall.

C1 The blameworthy conduct of the politician was exposed by the media.

C2 The CEO's blameworthy negligence caused a major financial loss for the company.

Examples of blameworthy in a Sentence

formal The blameworthy party was held accountable for their actions in the court of law.

informal She's the blameworthy one in this situation, no doubt about it.

slang Don't be so blameworthy, just own up to what you did.

figurative The blameworthy cloud of guilt hung heavy over his head.

Grammatical Forms of blameworthy

• past tense: blamed
• plural: blameworthies
• comparative: more blameworthy
• superlative: most blameworthy
• present tense: blameworth
• future tense: will be blameworthy
• perfect tense: have been blameworthy
• continuous tense: being blameworthy
• singular: blameworthy
• positive degree: blameworthy
• infinitive: to be blameworthy
• gerund: blameworthiness
• participle: blameworthy

Origin and Evolution of blameworthy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blameworthy' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'blame' and 'worthy'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to describe something deserving blame or censure, the word 'blameworthy' has continued to be used in modern English with the same meaning.