reproachable

His behavior was entirely reproachable.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving blame or censure: "reproachable" describes actions, behaviors, or qualities that are worthy of criticism or disapproval.
   • Morally wrong: It can refer to conduct that is ethically unacceptable or shameful.

Usage Examples

• (His failure to fulfill responsibilities deserved strong criticism.)
• (The manager considered the dishonesty blameworthy.)
• (Such blameworthy conduct is unacceptable at work.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be reproachable for something": to be deserving of blame for a specific reason.

  • She was reproachable for ignoring the safety regulations. (She was blameworthy for disregarding the rules.)

• "reproachable conduct": behavior that invites criticism or disapproval.

  • The politician's reproachable conduct damaged his reputation. (His blameworthy behavior harmed his public image.)

Variants and Related Words

• Reproach (noun/verb): the act of blaming or criticizing; to express disapproval.

  • He faced reproach for his careless mistake. (He received criticism for his error.)
  • She reproached him for being late. (She criticized him for his tardiness.)

• Reproachfully (adverb): in a manner expressing blame or disapproval.

  • He looked at her reproachfully. (He looked at her with blame in his eyes.)

• Reproachful (adjective): expressing or containing reproach.

  • Her reproachful tone made him feel guilty. (Her blaming tone caused him guilt.)

• Unreproachable (adjective): not deserving blame; blameless.

  • His record is unreproachable. (His history is free from any fault.)

Synonyms

• Blameworthy: deserving of blame.

  • The driver's blameworthy carelessness caused the accident. (His negligence was worthy of blame.)

• Censurable: deserving official criticism or condemnation.

  • The journalist's censurable bias undermined the report's credibility. (The bias deserved formal criticism.)

• Condemnable: deserving strong disapproval or punishment.

  • The act of vandalism is condemnable. (It deserves strong disapproval.)

• Guilty: responsible for a wrongdoing; having committed an offense.

  • He felt guilty for his reproachable actions. (He felt responsible for his blameworthy deeds.)

Related Idioms

• To bring reproach upon oneself: to cause oneself to be blamed or disgraced.

  • By lying, he brought reproach upon himself. (He caused his own disgrace through dishonesty.)

• To be above/beyond reproach: to be so good or correct that no criticism is possible.

  • Her conduct was above reproach. (Her behavior was flawless and beyond criticism.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Reproach with: to accuse someone of something; to charge with a fault.
  • He reproached her with laziness. (He accused her of being lazy.)