blamable

/'bleiməbl/

Thân thiện

His blamable negligence led to the accident.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving blame or censure: The word "blamable" describes a person, action, or situation that is worthy of being blamed or criticized because it is considered wrong, evil, or harmful.

Usage

• "Blamable" is a formal adjective used to assign or acknowledge fault. It is often applied to actions, behaviors, or negligence that are morally or ethically wrong, even if not necessarily illegal.
• It is typically used in written English, such as in legal, academic, or formal reports, more than in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The investigation concluded that the manager's neglect was blamable for the safety breach.
• While the error was unfortunate, her actions were not considered blamable under the circumstances.
• His blamable conduct during the meeting damaged the team's morale.

Advanced Usage

• "Blamable for": This is the most common construction, used to specify the thing for which someone or something is at fault.
  • The faulty wiring is blamable for the fire.
• "Blamable in": Used less frequently, it can indicate the context or sphere in which the fault lies.
  • He was found blamable in the matter of the missing funds.

Variants and Related Words

• Blameworthy (adj): A direct synonym, meaning deserving blame.
  • The judge found the defendant's actions blameworthy.
• Culpable (adj): Often used in legal contexts, meaning deserving blame, especially for a failure or crime.
  • The company was held culpable for the environmental damage.
• Censurable (adj): Deserving strong criticism or disapproval.
  • The senator's censurable remarks caused a public outcry.

Synonyms

• Reprehensible: Deserving condemnation.
• At fault: Responsible for a mistake or problem.
• Answerable: Required to explain or justify one's actions; responsible.

Antonyms

• Blameless: Free from blame; innocent.
• Irreproachable: Beyond criticism; faultless.
• Innocent: Not guilty of a crime or offense.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
   • blameworthy if not criminal behavior
   • censurable misconduct
   • culpable negligence

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blameworthy
• blameable
• blameful
• censurable
• culpable