culpability — responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 잘못이나 과실에 대한 책임; 비난받을 만함
Korean pronunciation: 컬퍼**빌**러티
Example Sentences
- The CEO's culpability in the company's financial scandal shocked even his biggest supporters.
- My culpability for eating the last slice of pizza was undeniable, especially with chocolate sauce on my face.
- The court spent weeks determining the culpability of each defendant in the complex fraud case.
culpability
NOUN//ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti//
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
a business executive sits with head lowered and hands clasped, facing a panel of stern board members across a large conference table. Documents and evidence are spread across the table showing the consequences of poor decisions. The executive's posture shows acceptance of blame while board members point and gesture with serious expressions. Other employees in the background shake their heads in disappointment at the revealed wrongdoing. The executive's downward gaze and defensive body language contrast sharply with the accusatory stances of others. responsibility for a fault or wrong and blameworthiness
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Origin
From Latin culpabilis, meaning 'deserving blame' or 'blameworthy'. The root comes from culpa, which meant 'fault' or 'blame' in ancient Rome.
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“The CEO's culpability in the company's financial scandal shocked even his biggest supporters.”
“My culpability for eating the last slice of pizza was undeniable, especially with chocolate sauce on my face.”
“The court spent weeks determining the culpability of each defendant in the complex fraud case.”
“His culpability for the kitchen disaster was obvious when we found him hiding behind the refrigerator covered in flour.”
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