blameworthy
Meriting moral censure
Blameworthy describes someone or something deserving of blame or censure: The investigation found the company's safety practices blameworthy.
The word appears most often in moral, legal, or formal contexts where responsibility must be assigned.
A blameworthy act invites criticism; a blameworthy person should be held accountable.
Deserving of blame
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at faultDeserving blame
- liableLegally responsible for something
- answerableLiable to account
accountable · responsible · chargeable · indictable · prosecutable · impeachable · censurable · reprehensible
Causing or meriting disgrace
- disgracefulCausing loss of respect
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
deplorable · discreditable · disreputable · infamous · inglorious · unseemly · improper · indecent
Violating moral law
- immoralContrary to ethical principles
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- wrongfulWithout legal right
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
iniquitous · reprobate · dishonorable · unconscionable · unprincipled · transgressive · errant · wayward
Tormented by remorse
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- penitentOne showing remorse
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
conscience-stricken · ashamed · apologetic · repentant · rueful · sorry · burdened · troubled
culpable
Deserving of blame
answerable · accountable · responsible · chargeable · indictable · prosecutable · impeachable · censurable · reprehensible · condemnable
shameful
Causing or meriting disgrace
- disgracefulCausing loss of respect
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
scandalous · deplorable · discreditable · disreputable · infamous · inglorious · unseemly · improper · indecent · sordid
sinful
Violating moral law
wicked · iniquitous · reprobate · dishonorable · unconscionable · unprincipled · transgressive · errant · wayward · corrupt
guilt-ridden
Tormented by remorse
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- penitentOne showing remorse
regretful · conscience-stricken · ashamed · apologetic · repentant · rueful · sorry · burdened · troubled · tormented
- at faultguilty, at fault, culpable, responsible, liable
- wrongdoingscrime, crimes, sin, sins, wrongdoing
blameworthyblameless
Free of wrongdoing
innocent · guiltless · faultless · irreproachable · inculpable