Reproachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproachable

 

[ rɪˈproʊ.tʃə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Deserving blame or censure; shameful; disgraceful.

Synonyms

blameworthy, culpable, disgraceful, shameful

Examples of usage

  • Her reproachable behavior at the party led to her being asked to leave.
  • His reproachable actions have tarnished his reputation in the community.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Capable of being reproached or blamed.

Synonyms

blamable, censurable, culpable

Examples of usage

  • The dirty and unkempt appearance of the house was reproachable.
  • His careless attitude towards his work was reproachable.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 censurável

🇮🇳 निंदनीय (nindaneey)

🇩🇪 tadelnswert

🇮🇩 tercela

🇺🇦 засуджуваний

🇵🇱 naganny

🇯🇵 非難すべき (hinan subeki)

🇫🇷 répréhensible

🇪🇸 reprensible

🇹🇷 kınanabilir

🇰🇷 비난받을 만한 (binanbad-eul manhan)

🇸🇦 مستحق اللوم (mustahiq allawm)

🇨🇿 pokáráníhodný

🇸🇰 pokarhania hodný

🇨🇳 应受责备的 (yīng shòu zébèi de)

🇸🇮 obsodljiv

🇮🇸 ávíta Verður

🇰🇿 айыпталатын

🇬🇪 გაკიცხული (gak'itskhuli)

🇦🇿 məqbul olmayan

🇲🇽 reprensible

Etymology

The word 'reproachable' originated from the verb 'reproach' in the late Middle English period. It stems from the Old French word 'reprochier' and ultimately from the Latin 'reproculare', meaning to bring back or make a charge against. Over time, 'reproachable' has evolved to describe something deserving of blame or censure.

See also: reproach.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,057, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.