Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
culpa
Noun
ˈkuːlpə
Definition
The Portuguese word ‘culpa’ translates to ‘guilt’ or ‘blame’ in English.
Examples
- She felt a deep sense of culpa after forgetting her friend’s birthday.
- His culpa for the accident weighed heavily on him.
- In many cultures, feeling culpa is a common response to making a mistake.
Meaning
Culpa refers to the feeling of responsibility for a wrongdoing or a mistake. It can also indicate fault or accountability in various contexts.
Synonyms
- Guilt
- Blame
- Responsibility
- Fault
- Accountability