Condemnably: meaning, definitions and examples

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condemnably

 

[ kənˈdɛmnəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative way

Deserving strong criticism or disapproval.

Synonyms

blameworthy, disgraceful, reprehensible.

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Word Description / Examples
condemnably

Used to describe an action or behavior that is deserving of strong disapproval or punishment.

  • His actions were condemnably unethical and went against company policy.
  • The politician's remarks were condemnably offensive and sparked public outrage.
blameworthy

Used to describe someone or something that is deserving of blame or guilt for a wrongdoing.

  • She was found blameworthy for the accident due to her reckless driving.
  • The committee's failure to act promptly was considered blameworthy.
disgraceful

Describes actions or behaviors that bring shame or dishonor.

  • His disgraceful behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
  • The team's disgraceful performance led to their defeat.
reprehensible

Used to describe actions or behaviors that are morally wrong and deserving of condemnation.

  • The company's illegal dumping of waste was considered reprehensible by environmental activists.
  • Lying to the court is a reprehensible act.

Examples of usage

  • He acted condemnably by cheating on the exam.
  • She spoke condemnably of her colleagues behind their backs.

Translations

Translations of the word "condemnably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenavelmente

🇮🇳 निंदा योग्य

🇩🇪 verurteilenswert

🇮🇩 tercela

🇺🇦 осудно

🇵🇱 godny potępienia

🇯🇵 非難すべき

🇫🇷 condamnable

🇪🇸 condenablemente

🇹🇷 kınanacak şekilde

🇰🇷 비난받을 만하게

🇸🇦 مستحق للإدانة

🇨🇿 odsouzeníhodně

🇸🇰 odsúdeniahodne

🇨🇳 应受谴责地

🇸🇮 obsodljivo

🇮🇸 fordæmanlega

🇰🇿 айыптауға лайық

🇬🇪 გასაკიცხად

🇦🇿 qınanacaq şəkildə

🇲🇽 condenablemente

Etymology

The word 'condemnably' is derived from the verb 'condemn', which comes from the Latin word 'condemnare', meaning 'to blame, disapprove'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'condemnably', indicating that something is done in a condemnable manner. The word has been used in English language to describe actions or behavior that are deserving of strong criticism or disapproval.

See also: condemn, condemnable, condemnation, condemnatory, condemning, condemningly.