blameworthiness
advancedC2/ˈbleɪmˈwɜːrθɪnɪs/ · blame-worth-i-ness
The quality or state of being deserving of blame or censure.
Meanings
The quality or state of being deserving of blame or censure.
ملامت کے لائق ہونے کی کیفیت یا حالت۔
ملامت کے لائق ہونا
malamat ke laiq hona
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Common Collocations
- moral blameworthiness
- legal blameworthiness
- social blameworthiness
Example Sentences
The judge evaluated the blameworthiness of the defendant before issuing a sentence.
جج نے سزا دینے سے پہلے ملامت کے لائق ہونے کا اندازہ لگایا۔
Judge ne saza denay se pehlay malamat ke laiq hone ka andaaza lagaya.
Philosophers often debate the concept of blameworthiness in ethical discussions.
فلاسفر اکثر اخلاقی مباحثوں میں ملامت کے لائق ہونے کے تصور پر بحث کرتے ہیں۔
Philosopher aksar ikhlaqi mabhason mein malamat ke laiq hone ke tasawwur par behas karte hain.
In legal contexts, establishing blameworthiness is crucial for determining penalties.
قانونی سیاق و سباق میں، ملامت کے لائق ہونے کا تعین کرنا سزاؤں کا تعین کرنے کے لیے اہم ہے۔
Qanuni siyaq o sabaq mein, malamat ke laiq hone ka tain karna sazaon ka tain karne ke liye ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Blame + Worthiness = Blameworthiness
Picture a courtroom where a judge evaluates someone's blameworthiness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کوئی جرم کو سمجھتا ہے 'خود' کی خطا، چاہے جتنی بھی ملامت ہو، بینا ہے قصور کا۔
Koi jurm ko samajhta hai 'khud' ki khata, Chahye jitni bhi malamat ho, bina hai qasoor ka.
Someone considers a fault of their own, no matter how much blame there is, there is no fault.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئے گا وہ کاٹے گا
Jo boyega wo kaatega
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "blame + worthiness" — the quality of being deserving of blame
First known use: 20th century
The term 'blameworthiness' evolved from the combination of 'blame', meaning responsibility for a fault, and 'worthiness', which denotes the quality of deserving. Its use in philosophical and legal contexts has grown as discussions around accountability have become more prominent.