reprehensibly

Deserving of condemnation

In a manner deserving of criticism or blame.

Reprehensibly describes conduct that falls short of moral or ethical standards: He reprehensibly ignored the safety warnings, They acted reprehensibly in covering up the scandal.

The word carries formal weight, typically reserved for serious misconduct rather than minor failings.

outrageous

appallingly

In shocking manner

shockingly · abominably · monstrously · scandalously · outrageously · deplorably · detestably · odiously · abhorrently · unspeakably

shameful

disgracefully

In a dishonorable manner

infamously · contemptibly · despicably · shamefully · degradingly · humiliatingly · embarrassingly · indecently · sordidly · cheaply

moral

unethically

Without moral principles

wickedly · corruptly · dishonorably · depravedly · nefariously · unconscionably · unscrupulously · villainously · basely · perversely

blameworthy

inexcusably

Beyond any valid defense

unforgivably · indefensibly · unpardonably · wrongly · faultily · negligently · irresponsibly · recklessly · carelessly · thoughtlessly

Opposites
moral quality of action

reprehensiblyadmirably

Deservingly of esteem

commendably · laudably · honorably · nobly · virtuously

social acceptability of conduct

reprehensiblyrespectably

In honorable manner

decently · properly · appropriately · becomingly · acceptably

Family

reprehensibility, reprehensible

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