Inculpable
adj.calm, hopefulformal
What it means
Free from blame or fault in a particular matter.
Reach for it when using a rare formal term when evidence clears someone of responsibility
The review found the night operator inculpable because the alarm never reached her station.
Choose between these
5- everyday
the person bears no moral or practical fault
not when Blameless can sound like broad character praise rather than a finding about one event.
- everyday
the person did not commit the alleged act
not when Innocent has a stronger legal association and can concern conduct beyond blame.
- professional
exonerated
an inquiry has formally cleared the person
not when Exonerated describes the result of a process, not the underlying state before review.
- professional
not liable
legal responsibility is specifically absent
not when Lack of liability may follow a technical rule even when conduct deserves criticism.
- formal
no error can be found in performance or conduct
not when Faultless can praise flawless work without addressing responsibility.
Said against
3- culpable
- blameworthy
- responsible
It naturally appears in
3- found inculpable
The independent panel found the technician inculpable after reviewing the logs.
- wholly inculpable
The evidence showed that the driver was wholly inculpable in the collision.
- remain inculpable
A supervisor can remain inculpable only if the assigned safeguards were actually followed.