Ethical Terminology

adjective deserving blame or censure; culpable

• The blameworthy party was held accountable for their actions in the court of law.
• She's the blameworthy one in this situation, no doubt about it.
• Don't be so blameworthy, just own up to what you did.
• The blameworthy cloud of guilt hung heavy over his head.

noun the quality of being dishonest or lacking moral principles; lack of integrity

• The committee investigated the allegations of financial improbity within the organization.
• I heard there was some shady business going on, like improbity or something.
• That guy is always up to no good, total improbity.
• The dark clouds of improbity loomed over the company's reputation.

verb to deserve or be worthy of something

• The student's hard work and dedication merited an A+ on the exam.
• She definitely merited that promotion with all the extra hours she put in.
• His skills on the basketball court merited him the nickname 'Dunk Master'.
• The artist's unique style merited critical acclaim from art critics worldwide.

noun an expression of rebuke or disapproval

verb to address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

• She could not help but reproach him for his careless mistake during the presentation.
• I can't believe she reproached me for forgetting her birthday.
• He got reproached by his boss for slacking off at work.
• The dark clouds seemed to reproach the town for its neglect of the environment.

adjective describing someone or something that is not pure or morally upright

• Her reputation was tarnished by rumors of unchaste behavior.
• People were gossiping about her unchaste actions.
• She was labeled as unchaste by the mean girls.
• The unchaste nature of the novel shocked many readers.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'undeceitful' is an adjective describing someone or something that is not deceitful.

• She was known for her undeceitful nature, always speaking the truth no matter what.
• I appreciate how undeceitful you are, always honest with me.
• I can't stand people who are deceitful, I prefer hanging out with the undeceitful ones.
• His eyes were undeceitful, revealing the truth behind his words.

noun the quality or state of being ungodly; wickedness or sinfulness

• The preacher delivered a sermon on the dangers of ungodliness in society.
• She was shocked by the ungodliness of her neighbor's behavior.
• I can't stand the ungodliness in this town.
• The ungodliness of his actions cast a dark shadow over his reputation.

verb to regard with disgust or hatred; detest

• The delegation expressed their abhorring of the recent human rights violations.
• I can't stand watching horror movies, it's just abhorring to me.
• That new fashion trend is totally abhorring, I would never wear it.
• Her abhorring of public speaking is like a phobia that she just can't shake off.