rebukable
Worthy of scolding
Rebukable describes something or someone deserving of rebuke—open to criticism or reprimand.
A rebukable offense warrants correction; a rebukable employee has done something worth calling out.
The word is uncommon, appearing mostly in formal or religious contexts: Such behavior is rebukable under any moral code.
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- condemnableDeserving strong disapproval
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- reproachableDeserving blame or criticism
objectionable · inexcusable · shameful · disgraceful · deplorable · unacceptable · indefensible · unjustifiable
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- reproofExpression of blame
scolding · chiding · upbraiding · castigation · condemnation · denunciation · chastisement · reprehension
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
- pitiableDeserving sympathetic sorrow
- unfortunateDeserving of pity
sorry · woeful · contrite · penitent · rueful · apologetic · chastened · humbled
Able to be changed
- rectifiableAble to be fixed
- improvableAble to be bettered
- reformableAble to be corrected
- remediableCapable of correction
fixable · redeemable · salvageable · emendable · revisable · adjustable · modifiable · perfectible
culpable
Deserving of blame
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- condemnableDeserving strong disapproval
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
reproachable · objectionable · inexcusable · shameful · disgraceful · deplorable · unacceptable · indefensible · unjustifiable · dishonorable
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
reproof · scolding · chiding · upbraiding · castigation · condemnation · denunciation · chastisement · reprehension · objurgation
remorseful
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
- pitiableDeserving sympathetic sorrow
unfortunate · sorry · woeful · contrite · penitent · rueful · apologetic · chastened · humbled · conscience-stricken
amendable
Able to be changed
- rectifiableAble to be fixed
- improvableAble to be bettered
- reformableAble to be corrected
remediable · fixable · redeemable · salvageable · emendable · revisable · adjustable · modifiable · perfectible · refinable
rebukablepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · laudable · admirable · exemplary · meritorious
rebukableirreproachable
Impossible to criticize
beyond reproach · unimpeachable · blameless · faultless · unblamable
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