morally culpable

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

Used to specify responsibility from a moral standpoint.

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  • Even if not legally charged, he felt morally culpable for his friend's downfall.
  • The court found the company not guilty, but many believe it is morally culpable for the accident.
  • As a leader, you are morally culpable for the actions of those you lead.
  • Bystanders who do nothing to help are often considered morally culpable for the tragedy that unfolds.
  • The philosopher argued that a society that ignores widespread poverty is morally culpable.
  • To what extent is a scientist morally culpable for the misuse of their inventions?
  • Although he was just following orders, the soldier was still held morally culpable for his actions.
  • The media's sensationalism made them morally culpable in spreading misinformation.
  • She couldn't escape the feeling that she was morally culpable in the argument's escalation.
  • The system itself, not just the individuals within it, can be morally culpable for perpetuating injustice.