Censurable: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in formal and official contexts to describe actions or behaviors that deserve criticism or disapproval from an authoritative stance.

• The employee's neglect of duty was considered censurable by the company board.
• His actions were censurable under the organization's strict policies.

Commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate that someone deserves to be blamed or held responsible for something negative.

• The accident was deemed blameworthy by the investigators.
• She felt blameworthy for the project's failure.

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe actions or behaviors that are morally wrong and deserve severe criticism. It has a strong negative connotation.

• Cheating on the exam was a reprehensible act.
• Her treatment of the animals was absolutely reprehensible.

Often used in moral or legal contexts to describe actions or behaviors that are judged to be deserving of strong condemnation or punishment.

• His involvement in the fraud was utterly condemnable.
• The court found her actions to be condemnable and sentenced her to prison.

Used when referring to actions or behaviors that are worthy of criticism or disapproval but not necessarily severe.

• His neglect of duties was definitely censurable, but it wasn't a firing offense

Used for actions or behaviors that are morally wrong and deserving of blame or strong criticism.

• Lying to investors about the financial health of the company is truly reprehensible

Used for actions or behaviors that are strongly disapproved of and usually imply more severe criticism.

• The company's illegal dumping of waste into the river is undoubtedly condemnable

Used to describe something that causes dislike or disapproval, often in a subjective manner.

• His objectionable comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable