Reproachable: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproachable
[ rɪˈproʊ.tʃə.bəl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.