blameful
Worthy of reproach
Blameful means deserving of blame or full of blame.
The word can describe either the person at fault a blameful driver who caused the accident or the act itself a blameful neglect of duty.
The term is literary and somewhat archaic; blameworthy is more common in modern usage.
Responsible for wrongdoing
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- liableLegally responsible for something
- answerableLiable to account
- accountableObligated to explain oneself
chargeable · indictable · censurable · reprehensible · culpable · delinquent · wrongdoing · misconduct
Unfavorable opinion expressed
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
chastisement · berating · upbraiding · lecturing · criticism · censure · condemnation · disdain
Assigning blame openly
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
- incriminationSuggesting someone's guilt
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
charge · complaint · implication · denunciation · censure · condemnation · criticism · rebuke
Moral self-reproach
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- regretSorrow over past actions
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
compunction · penitence · repentance · self-accusation · pangs · sorrow · atonement · confession
Made to feel disgrace
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- dishonoredBrought shame upon
- discreditedProven unworthy of trust
- stigmatizedMarked with social shame
tarnished · defamed · degraded · mortified · chagrined · abashed · embarrassed · fallen
guilty
Responsible for wrongdoing
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- liableLegally responsible for something
- answerableLiable to account
accountable · chargeable · indictable · censurable · reprehensible · culpable · delinquent · wrongdoing · misconduct · transgression
disapproval
Unfavorable opinion expressed
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
admonishment · chastisement · berating · upbraiding · lecturing · criticism · censure · condemnation · disdain · contempt
finger-pointing
Assigning blame openly
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
- incriminationSuggesting someone's guilt
accusation · charge · complaint · implication · denunciation · censure · condemnation · criticism · rebuke · reproval
guilt
Moral self-reproach
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- regretSorrow over past actions
self-reproach · compunction · penitence · repentance · self-accusation · pangs · sorrow · atonement · confession · apology
shamed
Made to feel disgrace
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- dishonoredBrought shame upon
- discreditedProven unworthy of trust
stigmatized · tarnished · defamed · degraded · mortified · chagrined · abashed · embarrassed · fallen · disreputable
blamefulblameless
Free of wrongdoing
innocent · guiltless · faultless · irreproachable · impeccable
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