blameworthy

Example Sentences

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Repenters are wracked by "an overwhelming sense of guilt," a hard-to-shake feeling that one is blameworthy for having benefited from historical injustices, and for continuing to benefit from racist systems.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022

Ideally, the blameworthy baddie would be someone who can cast these politicians’ own party as the hero.

From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2022

But to be fair, China's not quite as blameworthy as it seems.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2021

Our obligations to members of our society don’t end just because they do something that is dangerous, even blameworthy.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2021

"Oh! yes, monsieur," Paul replied quickly, and with evident emotion; "you are Monsieur Albert's father; I should be very blameworthy if I had forgotten you—you were so kind to me!"

From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Kock, Charles Paul de