adj. Function: adjective
deserving reproach and punishment FF1C; though not criminal, his behavior was certainly blameworthy FF1E;
Synonyms: amiss, blamable, blameful, censurable, culpable, demeritorious, guilty, reprehensible, sinful, unholy
Related Words: illaudable, uncommendable, unpraiseworthy, unpretty; delinquent, faultful; punishable; foolish, irresponsible, reckless
Idioms: at fault, to blame
Contrasted Words: faultless, flawless, impeccable, irreproachable, unimpeachable; guiltless, innocent, sinless; creditable, high-principled, upright
Antonyms: blameless; unblamable