Condemnable

/kənˈdɛmnəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Deserving to be condemned; worthy of blame, disapproval, or legal punishment.

Etymology

From condemn (verb) + -able suffix. Condemn comes from Latin condemnare (con- 'with' + damnare 'to harm or condemn'), expressing the act of pronouncing judgment against someone.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, English has both 'condemnable' and 'condemnatory,' but 'condemnable' focuses on the thing being worthy of condemnation, while 'condemnatory' describes the act of condemning itself—a subtle but important distinction.

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