Censurable

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnʃərəbəl/

Definitions of censurable

adjective deserving of criticism or blame

Example Sentences

A1 Cheating on a test is censurable behavior.

A2 Littering in public places is considered censurable by many.

B1 The company's censurable actions led to a public outcry.

B2 The politician's censurable remarks caused controversy.

C1 The CEO's censurable decisions resulted in a loss of investor confidence.

C2 The artist's censurable behavior tarnished their reputation in the art world.

Examples of censurable in a Sentence

formal The CEO's behavior was deemed censurable by the board of directors.

informal His actions were definitely censurable, no doubt about it.

slang That was totally censurable, dude.

figurative The artist's controversial piece was considered censurable by some critics.

Grammatical Forms of censurable

• past tense: censured
• plural: censurables
• comparative: more censurable
• superlative: most censurable
• present tense: censures
• future tense: will censure
• perfect tense: have censured
• continuous tense: is censuring
• singular: censurable
• positive degree: censurable
• infinitive: to censure
• gerund: censuring
• participle: censuring

Origin and Evolution of censurable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'censurable' originated from the Latin word 'censurabilis', which is derived from the verb 'censere' meaning 'to judge or assess'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'censurable' referred to something deserving criticism or blame. Over time, its usage has evolved to also include the idea of being worthy of censure or disapproval.