condemnable
Worthy of rebuke
Condemnable describes something deserving of condemnation—worthy of strong disapproval or censure.
The word is formal and relatively uncommon, appearing mostly in moral, legal, or political contexts: His conduct was condemnable but not criminal.
It carries a tone of judgment, suggesting the thing in question merits public rebuke rather than mere disapproval.
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at faultDeserving blame
accountable · indictable · chargeable · impeachable · liable · answerable · responsible · incriminated
Causing loss of respect
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- discreditableCausing loss of reputation
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
deplorable · humiliating · opprobrious · inglorious · infamous · degrading · mortifying · stigmatizing
Violating moral standards
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- sinfulViolating moral law
- evilProfound moral wickedness
- depravedMorally corrupt, perverse
iniquitous · nefarious · corrupt · dishonorable · wrongful · vicious · unconscionable · unprincipled
Appallingly, shockingly wicked
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- egregiousConspicuously awful
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
odious · vile · appalling · abominable · execrable · detestable · loathsome · revolting
Impossible to bear
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
- impermissibleNot permitted by rules
- inadmissibleNot allowed as evidence
indefensible · unpardonable · unwarrantable · objectionable · unconscionable · forbidden · prohibited · beyond reproach
culpable
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
at fault · accountable · indictable · chargeable · impeachable · liable · answerable · responsible · incriminated · punishable
disgraceful
Causing loss of respect
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- discreditableCausing loss of reputation
scandalous · deplorable · humiliating · opprobrious · inglorious · infamous · degrading · mortifying · stigmatizing · disreputable
unethical
Violating moral standards
depraved · iniquitous · nefarious · corrupt · dishonorable · wrongful · vicious · unconscionable · unprincipled · dissolute
atrocious
Appallingly, shockingly wicked
despicable · odious · vile · appalling · abominable · execrable · detestable · loathsome · revolting · unspeakable
intolerable
Impossible to bear
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
- impermissibleNot permitted by rules
inadmissible · indefensible · unpardonable · unwarrantable · objectionable · unconscionable · forbidden · prohibited · beyond reproach · out of bounds
condemnablepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · laudable · admirable · meritorious · honorable
condemnableblameless
Free of wrongdoing
faultless · innocent · impeccable · irreproachable · guilt-free