unblamable
Definition
Adjective: "Unblamable" describes someone or something that cannot be blamed or held responsible for a fault or wrongdoing; free from guilt or culpability.
Usage Examples
- (The driver was not at fault.)
- (Her actions could not be criticized.)
- (The child was not responsible.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be unblamable in one's conduct": to behave in a way that cannot be criticized.
- The diplomat remained unblamable in his conduct throughout the negotiations. (His behavior was beyond reproach.)
Variants and Related Words
- Unblameable (alternative spelling): same meaning as "unblamable."
- The report concluded that the employee was unblameable for the error. (The employee was not at fault.)
- Blamable (adj): deserving of blame; culpable.
- The faulty equipment was blamable for the delay. (The equipment was at fault.)
- Blame (n/v): responsibility for a fault or wrong.
- She accepted the blame for the mistake. (She took responsibility.)
Synonyms
- Innocent: not guilty of a crime or offense.
- Irreproachable: beyond criticism; faultless.
- Culpable (antonym): deserving blame.
Related Idioms
- Without blame: free from responsibility for a fault.
- He was found without blame for the incident. (He was unblamable.)
Phrasal Verbs