Censurable: meaning, definitions and examples

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censurable

 

[ ˈsɛnʃərəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inappropriate behavior

Deserving of criticism or blame; worthy of censure.

Synonyms

blameworthy, condemnable, reprehensible

Examples of usage

  • His censurable actions led to his dismissal from the company.
  • Such censurable behavior will not be tolerated in this organization.
Context #2 | Adjective

criticism

Deserving of disapproval or condemnation; blameworthy.

Synonyms

condemnable, objectionable, reprehensible

Examples of usage

  • The censurable decision received backlash from the public.
  • Her censurable remarks caused a lot of controversy.

Translations

Translations of the word "censurable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 censurável

🇮🇳 निंदनीय

🇩🇪 tadelnswert

🇮🇩 dapat dicela

🇺🇦 засуджуваний

🇵🇱 naganny

🇯🇵 非難に値する (ひなんにあたいする)

🇫🇷 blâmable

🇪🇸 censurable

🇹🇷 kınanabilir

🇰🇷 비난받을 만한 (binanbad-eul manhan)

🇸🇦 مستحق للوم

🇨🇿 káratelný

🇸🇰 pokarhania hodný

🇨🇳 值得谴责的 (zhí dé qiǎn zé de)

🇸🇮 graje vreden

🇮🇸 áfellandi

🇰🇿 айыптауға тұрарлық

🇬🇪 გასაკრიტიკებელი

🇦🇿 qınanılacaq

🇲🇽 censurable

Etymology

The word 'censurable' originated from the Latin word 'censurabilis', which means 'deserving of blame'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The term has been used to describe actions or behavior that are deemed worthy of criticism or disapproval.

See also: censurer, censuring, censuringly.