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blamefully

[ ˈbleɪmfʊli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used to describe an action or behavior

In a way that shows disapproval or condemnation of someone's actions.

Synonyms

accusingly, condemningly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
blamefully	Use this word when someone is assigning responsibility for something bad or wrong. It has a negative connotation and often implies that the person being blamed is at fault. She looked at him blamefully as if he were responsible for the mistake
accusingly	This word fits when someone is pointing out a wrongdoing or fault, often in a direct or confrontational manner. It suggests that the person feels sure the other person did something wrong. He stared at her accusingly, as if he knew she had taken the money
condemningly	Best used when someone expresses strong disapproval or punishment. It carries a serious and often moralistic tone, suggesting that the person is not only blaming but also looking down on the behavior. The judge spoke condemningly of the accused, declaring his actions reprehensible

Word

Description / Examples

blamefully

Use this word when someone is assigning responsibility for something bad or wrong. It has a negative connotation and often implies that the person being blamed is at fault.

She looked at him blamefully as if he were responsible for the mistake

accusingly

This word fits when someone is pointing out a wrongdoing or fault, often in a direct or confrontational manner. It suggests that the person feels sure the other person did something wrong.

He stared at her accusingly, as if he knew she had taken the money

condemningly

Best used when someone expresses strong disapproval or punishment. It carries a serious and often moralistic tone, suggesting that the person is not only blaming but also looking down on the behavior.

The judge spoke condemningly of the accused, declaring his actions reprehensible

Examples of usage

She looked at him blamefully, as if it were his fault.
The teacher shook her head blamefully as the students continued to misbehave.

Translations

Translations of the word "blamefully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 culposamente

🇮🇳 दोषपूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 schuldhaft

🇮🇩 dengan rasa bersalah

🇺🇦 винувато

🇵🇱 obwiniająco

🇯🇵 非難するように (ひなんするように)

🇫🇷 de manière coupable

🇪🇸 culpablemente

🇹🇷 suçlayarak

🇰🇷 비난하며

🇸🇦 بشكل مذنب

🇨🇿 viní

🇸🇰 obviňujúco

🇨🇳 责备地 (zébèi de)

🇸🇮 krivo

🇮🇸 ásakandi

🇰🇿 кінәлі түрде

🇬🇪 ბრალდებით

🇦🇿 günahkarcasına

🇲🇽 culpablemente

Etymology

The word 'blamefully' is derived from the noun 'blame' which originated from the Old French word 'blasmer' meaning to find fault with or criticize. The suffix '-ful' is added to form the adverb 'blamefully', indicating the manner in which blame is expressed. The use of 'blamefully' dates back to the 15th century and has been commonly used in literature and formal writing to convey disapproval or condemnation.