(of a person, behaviour, crime) deserving punishment

responsible for action

(a person) doing wrong, behaving badly

irresponsible, defaulting

blameworthy; found at fault

blameworthy; found at fault

that cannot be excused

not forgivable

(of bad behaviour etc) deserving to be strongly disapproved of

very bad; shameful

(of a person) legally or morally having to carry out a duty, care (for a person, thing); involving the obligation to make decisions for others and bear the blame for their mistakes

accountable, in charge