Blameworthy
/ˈbleɪmˌwɜːrði/noun
Deserving of blame or censure.
Did you know?Unlike some occult-sounding words, blameworthy is not ancient magic at all—it’s a transparent English compound, but it grew out of a deep Germanic root behind words for public accusation and reproach.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
OF
blasmer
“to blame, censure”
Late Latin
LL
blasphemare
“to revile, speak evil of”
Greek
Gk
blasphemein
“to speak evil of, slander”
Old English
OE
weorþ
“worthy, deserving”
Middle English
ME
blamen + worthy
“deserving blame”
Modern English
English
blameworthy
“deserving blame or censure”