blamable
Deserving of censure
Blamable means deserving of blame—at fault, culpable: The driver was blamable for the accident.
The word is interchangeable with blameworthy, though less common.
Also spelled blameable.
Deserving of blame
- liableLegally responsible for something
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- answerableLiable to account
- accountableObligated to explain oneself
chargeable · indictable · censurable · reprehensible · at-fault · negligent · remiss · delinquent
Violating moral law
- iniquitousGrossly immoral or unjust
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- unconscionableMorally unacceptable, beyond reason
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
unforgivable · condemnable · deplorable · shameful · dishonorable · unethical · immoral · wrong
Responsible for wrongdoing
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- penitentOne showing remorse
regretful · repentant · apologetic · conscience-stricken · rueful · sheepish · chastened · humbled
Wrong action or decision
- errorFault in communication
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
- lapseBrief failure or expiration
omission · negligence · dereliction · wrongdoing · misconduct · transgression · infraction · offense
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- criticismJudgment of faults
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
disapproval · denunciation · castigation · reproach · accusation · admonishment · opprobrium · stigma
culpable
Deserving of blame
- liableLegally responsible for something
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- answerableLiable to account
accountable · chargeable · indictable · censurable · reprehensible · at-fault · negligent · remiss · delinquent · implicated
sinful
Violating moral law
- iniquitousGrossly immoral or unjust
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- unconscionableMorally unacceptable, beyond reason
inexcusable · unforgivable · condemnable · deplorable · shameful · dishonorable · unethical · immoral · wrong · wicked
guilty
Responsible for wrongdoing
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
penitent · regretful · repentant · apologetic · conscience-stricken · rueful · sheepish · chastened · humbled
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- errorFault in communication
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
lapse · omission · negligence · dereliction · wrongdoing · misconduct · transgression · infraction · offense · violation
censure
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- criticismJudgment of faults
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reprimand · disapproval · denunciation · castigation · reproach · accusation · admonishment · opprobrium · stigma · discredit
blamableblameless
Free of wrongdoing
innocent · guiltless · faultless · inculpable · irreproachable