blamably

8.4

In a way that deserves criticism

adverb
/ˈbleɪməblɪ/

: culpablemente

She responded blamably by ignoring the clear instructions given to her.

Examples

If the equipment was used blamably, the accident could have been prevented.
The manager acted blamably by failing to address the team's concerns.
Don't act blamably!
He acted blamably in the situation.
He turned in a blamably poor performance in the big game.
The team was blamably negligent in meeting the project deadline.
Her blamably rude behavior at the meeting shocked everyone present.

Synonyms

deplorably

vsblamably

1 7.9

In a very bad, shameful way that deserves strong criticism

focuses on fault rather than broad moral tragedy

culpably

vsblamably

Formal

1 8.4

In a way that deserves blame for doing something wrong

is more general and does not always imply personal responsibility

damningly

vsblamably

1 7.7

In a way that shows strong criticism or clear evidence of guilt

does not require evidence and stays evaluative rather than proving guilt

reprehensibly

vsblamably

8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

is less intense in moral condemnation

discreditably

vsblamably

Formal

8.4

In a way that makes someone or something look bad

evaluates wrongness rather than producing public shame

Antonyms

blamelessly

1 5.8

In a way that shows no fault or blame

How Blameworthy

shamefully

10 3.4

blamably

8.4

Surface Forms

blamably positive

Morphology

blamably = blame (transparent) = blame + ably

The adverb 'blamably' is transparently formed from the verb 'blame' with the adverbial suffix '-ably', indicating manner.

Etymology

Blamably comes from the common verb blame with the parts -able and -ly. So it means doing something 'worthy of blame' or 'in a way that deserves criticism'.