Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving blame or censure: The word "blameful" describes a person, action, or situation that is worthy of being blamed, criticized, or held responsible for being wrong, evil, or harmful.

Usage

• "Blameful" is a formal adjective used to assign or acknowledge fault. It is often applied to behavior, conduct, or negligence.
• It is synonymous with "blameworthy," "culpable," and "censurable."

Examples

• The investigation revealed the manager's blameful neglect of safety protocols.
• Such blameful actions undermine the trust of the entire community.
• He was found to be blameful for the financial losses.

Advanced Usage

• "to be blameful for": This phrase is used to state that someone or something is deserving of blame for a specific outcome.
  • The contractor was blameful for the structural failures of the building.

Variants and Related Words

• Blameworthy (adj): Deserving blame. Often used interchangeably with "blameful."
  • The judge ruled the defendant's actions were blameworthy.
• Culpable (adj): Deserving blame; guilty. Often used in legal contexts.
  • The jury found the company culpable for the environmental damage.
• Censurable (adj): Deserving strong criticism or disapproval.
  • The senator's censurable conduct led to calls for resignation.

Synonyms

• Blameworthy: Deserving blame.
• Culpable: Deserving blame, often implying legal or moral guilt.
• Censurable: Deserving formal criticism or condemnation.
• Reprehensible: Deserving censure or condemnation.

Antonyms

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

Adjective

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