reprehensible
Deserving strong criticism
Reprehensible describes conduct deserving of strong criticism or condemnation—blameworthy in a way that invites moral judgment.
The word carries weight: you might call a minor lapse regrettable, but reprehensible suggests genuine wrongdoing.
The cover-up was reprehensible.
His treatment of the staff was reprehensible.
Deserving of censure
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- culpableDeserving of blame
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
indefensible · unjustifiable · unacceptable · criticizable · reproachable · discreditable · punishable · faulty
Causing or meriting disgrace
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- infamousHaving a terrible reputation
disreputable · inglorious · contemptible · unworthy · degrading · discreditable · base · sordid
Impossible to justify
- unpardonableImpossible to excuse
- egregiousConspicuously awful
- unwarrantableCannot be reasonably defended
- unconscionableMorally unacceptable, beyond reason
unredeemable · beyond the pale · irredeemable · outrageous · monstrous · atrocious · unspeakable · grievous
Worthy of intense dislike
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- odiousExtremely unpleasant, repellent
- abominableExtremely hateful or disgusting
revolting · execrable · hateful · repugnant · repulsive · disgusting · offensive · vile
Evil or slang-excellent
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- depravedMorally corrupt, perverse
- sinfulViolating moral law
nefarious · heinous · evil · vile · iniquitous · malevolent · perverse · unconscionable
blameworthy
Deserving of censure
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- culpableDeserving of blame
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
deplorable · indefensible · unjustifiable · unacceptable · criticizable · reproachable · discreditable · punishable · faulty · disapprovable
shameful
Causing or meriting disgrace
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
infamous · disreputable · inglorious · contemptible · unworthy · degrading · discreditable · base · sordid · opprobrious
inexcusable
Impossible to justify
- unpardonableImpossible to excuse
- egregiousConspicuously awful
- unwarrantableCannot be reasonably defended
unconscionable · unredeemable · beyond the pale · irredeemable · outrageous · monstrous · atrocious · unspeakable · grievous
detestable
Worthy of intense dislike
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- odiousExtremely unpleasant, repellent
abominable · revolting · execrable · hateful · repugnant · repulsive · disgusting · offensive · vile · appalling
wicked
Evil or slang-excellent
sinful · nefarious · heinous · evil · vile · iniquitous · malevolent · perverse · unconscionable · villainous
- moral judgmentsgood, evil, wicked, virtuous, moral
- disgustdisgust, disgusting, disgusted, revulsion, repulsion
- unacceptableunacceptable, inappropriate, improper, wrong, forbidden
reprehensiblepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · admirable · laudable · meritorious · exemplary
reprehensibleblameless
Free of wrongdoing
irreproachable · irreprehensible · faultless · impeccable · guiltless