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irreproachably

irreproachably

8.4
In a way that has no blame
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪrɪˈproʊtʃəbli/
  • Formal
translation icon : irreprochablemente
  • His performance in the debate was irreproachably professional, demonstrating his understanding of the topic.

Like Talmudists and Confucians, she sought to make every action irreproachably correct.

Examples

  • Like Talmudists and Confucians, she sought to make every action irreproachably correct.

  • "Wouldn't that be sort of weird?" she asked in an irreproachably naive complaint.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • And of course there was Curry, a tall, sophisticated brother... sister... brother... sister... okay, brother... irreproachably dressed, strong and loyal, not flaming, but every so often one might notice a few pink sparks around his edges.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • She handled the delicate situation irreproachably, earning the respect of her colleagues.

  • The report was written irreproachably, with no errors or omissions to be found.

Synonyms

impeccably
vsirreproachably
11 4.9

In a perfect way with no mistakes

refers instead to moral blamelessness rather than mere technical perfection
unimpeachably
vsirreproachably
  • Formal
1 9.1

In a way that cannot be blamed or criticized

focuses more on moral blamelessness rather than mere unquestionability
blamelessly
vsirreproachably
1 5.8

In a way that shows no fault or blame

is the same but stresses being beyond any criticism
inculpably
vsirreproachably
  • Formal
9.5

Without blame or guilt when someone acts

is broader, covering being unable to receive any criticism not only guilt

How Blameless

irreproachably
  • Formal
8.4
blamelessly
1 5.8
innocently
28 2.6
guiltily
5 3.7

Surface Forms

irreproachably positive

Morphology

irreproachably = irreproachable (transparent) = ir + reproach + able + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'irreproachable', a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

Irreproachably has the prefix ir- meaning 'not' and the root reproach meaning 'blame' or 'criticism'. So, to act irreproachably is to behave in a way that is 'not to be blamed' and cannot be criticized.