culpably
In blameworthy fashion
Culpably means in a manner deserving blame or censure.
Someone who acts culpably bears responsibility for wrongdoing or negligence: The investigation found the company culpably negligent in maintaining safety standards.
The word carries moral and legal weight—culpably suggests not just error but fault that invites consequences.
Imperfection or blame
- liableLegally responsible for something
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
- answerableLiable to account
chargeable · accountable · negligent · reckless · inexcusably · indefensibly · wrongfully · improperly
Able to be charged
- prosecutableAble to face legal action
- criminallyIn lawbreaking fashion
- negligentlyWith culpable inattention
- liableLegally responsible for something
actionable · tortious · malfeasance · malpractice · dereliction · breach · nonfeasance · recklessly
In immoral manner
- wronglyIn incorrect manner
- shamefullyIn dishonorable fashion
- reprehensiblyIn a condemnable way
- unconscionablyBeyond acceptable moral bounds
wickedly · immorally · unethically · dishonorably · deplorably · inexcusably · transgression · iniquity
fault
Imperfection or blame
- liableLegally responsible for something
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- censurableDeserving strong criticism
answerable · chargeable · accountable · negligent · reckless · inexcusably · indefensibly · wrongfully · improperly · irresponsibly
indictable
Able to be charged
- prosecutableAble to face legal action
- criminallyIn lawbreaking fashion
- negligentlyWith culpable inattention
liable · actionable · tortious · malfeasance · malpractice · dereliction · breach · nonfeasance · recklessly · gross negligence
sinfully
In immoral manner
- wronglyIn incorrect manner
- shamefullyIn dishonorable fashion
- reprehensiblyIn a condemnable way
unconscionably · wickedly · immorally · unethically · dishonorably · deplorably · inexcusably · transgression · iniquity · turpitude
culpablyinnocently
Without intent to harm
blamelessly · guiltlessly · faultlessly · irreproachably · unimpeachably
culpablyaccidentally
Without intent or design
inadvertently · unwittingly · unintentionally · excusably · unknowingly
- moral culpabilityDeserved blame for wrongdoing