culpable
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for culpable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Deserving blame for wrongdoing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use culpable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
culpable negligence
found culpable
Etymology
From Old French culpable, from Latin culpabilis ("blameworthy"), from culpa ("fault").
Full origin of culpable →Frequently asked questions
What does “culpable” mean?
The word “culpable” means deserving blame for wrongdoing. In plain terms, deserving blame; guilty of something wrong.
How do you pronounce “culpable”?
“Culpable” is pronounced KUHL-puh-buhl (/ˈkʌlpəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “culpable” in a sentence?
Here is “culpable” used in a sentence: “The report found the manager culpable for ignoring the safety warnings.”
What part of speech is “culpable”?
“Culpable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “culpable” come from?
The word “culpable” comes from Latin. From Old French culpable, from Latin culpabilis ("blameworthy"), from culpa ("fault").
