What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
guilty
Example
He felt guilty for lying to his friend. [guilty: adjective]
Example
The defendant was found guilty of the crime. [guilty: adjective]
Example
The company was found guilty of polluting the river. [guilty: adjective]
blameworthy
Example
His blameworthy behavior caused the accident. [blameworthy: adjective]
Example
The company's blameworthy actions led to the environmental disaster. [blameworthy: adjective]
Example
She was held blameworthy for the project's failure. [blameworthy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Guilty is more commonly used than blameworthy in everyday language, especially in legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between guilty and blameworthy?
Guilty is more formal than blameworthy, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
