Basic Details
Word: Blameworthy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Deserving to be blamed or held responsible for something bad.
Synonyms: Culpable, guilty, responsible
Antonyms: Innocent, blameless, free from fault
Idioms and Phrases
- Face the music: To confront the consequences of one's actions, especially when those actions are blameworthy. Example: "After missing the deadline, he had to face the music and explain why his team was late."
- Put the blame on someone: To hold someone else responsible for a problem or failure. Example: "It's not fair to put the blame on her when the project was a team effort."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained that being dishonest in the test was blameworthy, and it could affect his grades.
Example 2: Although she made a mistake, she did not feel she was entirely blameworthy for the accident.
Example 3: The blameworthy actions of the players led to heavy penalties for the entire team.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "blameworthy" is formed by combining "blame" and "worthy"? This means that if someone is blameworthy, they are deemed worthy of blame because of their actions or decisions.
Famous Quote
"To err is human, to blame it on someone else shows management potential." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blameworthy" mean?
a) Disliked
b) Deserving blame
c) Well-liked
d) Unimportant
Answer: b) Deserving blame
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blameworthy"?
a) Innocent
b) Culpable
c) Cheerful
d) Happy
Answer: b) Culpable
3. Which sentence uses "blameworthy" correctly?
a) She is blameworthy for her excellent grades.
b) He is blameworthy for breaking the vase.
c) They are blameworthy for winning the match.
d) The puppy is blameworthy for being cute.
Answer: b) He is blameworthy for breaking the vase.
4. Which idiom means to deal with the consequences of one's mistakes?
a) Put the blame on someone
b) Face the music
c) Cut to the chase
d) Having a whale of a time
Answer: b) Face the music
5. What is the opposite of "blameworthy"?
a) Culpable
b) Guilty
c) Blameless
d) Responsible
Answer: c) Blameless
