blameworthy
Deserving of blame, criticism, or censure because of wrong or negligent behavior. It is often used to describe actions or individuals that are morally or legally responsible for a negative outcome.
例文
3 / 5Even if it was an accident, his careless driving was certainly blameworthy.
Even if it was an accident, his careless driving was certainly deserving of blame.
The committee found the director's actions to be highly blameworthy in the context of the financial crisis.
The committee found the director's actions to be highly reprehensible in the context of the financial crisis.
I know I forgot your birthday, and I'm totally blameworthy for that.
I know I forgot your birthday, and I am the one at fault for that.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Break the word into two parts: 'Blame' + 'Worthy'. If someone is blameworthy, they have 'earned' or are 'worthy' of receiving blame for their actions.
クイックテスト
The investigation concluded that the pilot was legally _______ for the collision because he ignored the warning signals.
正解!
正解は: blameworthy
例文
Even if it was an accident, his careless driving was certainly blameworthy.
everydayEven if it was an accident, his careless driving was certainly deserving of blame.
The committee found the director's actions to be highly blameworthy in the context of the financial crisis.
formalThe committee found the director's actions to be highly reprehensible in the context of the financial crisis.
I know I forgot your birthday, and I'm totally blameworthy for that.
informalI know I forgot your birthday, and I am the one at fault for that.
Philosophical debates often center on whether an individual is blameworthy if they acted under duress.
academicPhilosophical debates often center on whether an individual deserves blame if they acted under pressure.
The company was deemed blameworthy for the data breach due to their outdated security protocols.
businessThe company was considered responsible for the data breach due to their outdated security protocols.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
held blameworthy
to be considered responsible for a mistake
deemed blameworthy
judged to be at fault
wholly blameworthy
entirely to blame
よく混同される語
While similar, 'culpable' is more strictly used in legal contexts, whereas 'blameworthy' can apply to both legal and social/moral situations.
使い方のコツ
Use this word when you want to emphasize that someone 'deserves' the blame they are receiving. It is more formal than saying someone is 'to blame.'
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use it to describe the person who is doing the blaming, but it actually describes the person who is 'worthy' of being blamed.
覚え方のコツ
Break the word into two parts: 'Blame' + 'Worthy'. If someone is blameworthy, they have 'earned' or are 'worthy' of receiving blame for their actions.
語源
Originates from the Middle English word 'blame' (from Old French blasmer) combined with the Germanic suffix '-worthy'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Western legal and ethical traditions, blameworthiness is a key requirement for determining individual responsibility and punishment.
クイックテスト
The investigation concluded that the pilot was legally _______ for the collision because he ignored the warning signals.
正解!
正解は: blameworthy
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