1. deserving blame or criticism; at fault

Examples

• The manager’s failure to check safety protocols was blameworthy.
• His blameworthy conduct led to his dismissal from the team.
• The committee found her actions blameworthy and issued a formal reprimand.
• While mistakes happen, deliberate negligence is clearly blameworthy.
• The judge determined that both parties were equally blameworthy.
• She accepted that her poor judgment was blameworthy in the situation.