Blamefulness

/ˈbleɪmfəlˌnɛs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being full of blame; the characteristic of containing or expressing blame.

Etymology

From 'blameful' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness.' This term describes the degree or intensity of blame present in something.

Kelly Says

This is a heavy-duty word for moral philosophy—the 'blamefulness' of an action depends on whether the person knew better, had options, and chose wrong anyway!

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