censurable
Worthy of criticism
Censurable describes something deserving of blame or strong criticism.
The word implies that an action or behavior warrants formal disapproval or rebuke: His conduct was censurable but not criminal.
It sits in formal registers—courtrooms, ethics boards, official proceedings—where judgments carry weight beyond casual criticism.
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at-faultLegally responsible party
- liableLegally responsible for something
responsible · inexcusable · unjustifiable · condemnable · indefensible · unpardonable · unforgivable · unconscionable
Causing or meriting disgrace
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- disreputableHaving poor standing
discreditable · infamous · outrageous · egregious · appalling · shocking · contemptible · despicable
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
castigation · chiding · upbraiding · scolding · criticism · disapproval · opprobrium · blame
Violating moral standards
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- improperLacking in propriety
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
unseemly · unprincipled · unconscionable · transgressive · sinful · wicked · depraved · dissolute
Meriting official punishment
- actionableAble to be acted upon
- indictableAble to be charged
- prosecutableAble to face legal action
- chargeableSubject to payment
impeachable · convictable · triable · finable · penalizable
culpable
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at-faultLegally responsible party
liable · responsible · inexcusable · unjustifiable · condemnable · indefensible · unpardonable · unforgivable · unconscionable · objectionable
shameful
Causing or meriting disgrace
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
disreputable · discreditable · infamous · outrageous · egregious · appalling · shocking · contemptible · despicable · base
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
denunciation · castigation · chiding · upbraiding · scolding · criticism · disapproval · opprobrium · blame · stricture
unethical
Violating moral standards
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- improperLacking in propriety
indecent · unseemly · unprincipled · unconscionable · transgressive · sinful · wicked · depraved · dissolute · profligate
sanctionable
Meriting official punishment
- actionableAble to be acted upon
- indictableAble to be charged
- prosecutableAble to face legal action
chargeable · impeachable · convictable · triable · finable · penalizable
censurableblameless
Free of wrongdoing
irreproachable · praiseworthy · laudable · commendable · faultless
censurableunobjectionable
Causing no disapproval
acceptable · inoffensive · proper · appropriate · satisfactory
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