1. deserving blame; guilty of wrongdoing
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The committee found his actions blameful and recommended disciplinary measures.
• She felt blameful for not speaking up when she witnessed the incident.
• The report identified several blameful parties in the company’s financial scandal.
• His blameful conduct led to his dismissal from the organization.
• The judge considered the defendant’s blameful behavior when determining the sentence.