culpable
Cross references: 1. blameworthy cul.pa.ble \'k*l-p*-b*l\ \-ble-\ aj [ME coupable, fr. MF, fr. L culpabilis, fr. culpare to blame,] fr. culpa guilt obs 1: GUILTY, CRIMINAL 2: meriting condemnation or blame {~ negligence} - cul.pa.ble.ness n