What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reprehensible
Example
The company's reprehensible treatment of its employees led to a strike. [reprehensible: adjective]
Example
It is reprehensible to discriminate against someone based on their race or gender. [reprehensible: adjective]
culpable
Example
The driver was found culpable for the accident and had to pay damages. [culpable: adjective]
Example
The company was held culpable for the environmental damage caused by its operations. [culpable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Culpable is less common than reprehensible in everyday language and is often used in legal or formal contexts. Reprehensible is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reprehensible and culpable?
Culpable is more formal than reprehensible and is often used in legal or academic contexts. Reprehensible is more informal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
