Blamefully: meaning, definitions and examples

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blamefully

[ ˈbleɪmfʊli ]

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used to describe an action or behavior

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

Synonyms

accusingly, condemningly

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

Word origin

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.