Condemnable (Adjective)
Meaning
Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The destruction of the ancient archaeological site is a condemnable act of cultural vandalism.
- The complacent response of the authorities to the severe flooding in the town was utterly condemnable.
- The new tax law, which widens the gap between the rich and the poor, is a condemnable piece of legislation.
- His condemnable behavior towards his colleagues has ruined the team's morale and camaraderie.
- The racial hate speech by the politician at the rally is condemnable and has no place in society.