Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Culpable

Options:

Guilty

Responsible

Blameworthy

Innocent

Correct Answer:

Innocent

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Innocent 

  • Culpable (Adjective) means deserving blame; guilty of doing something wrong.

  • Innocent (Adjective) means not guilty of a crime or offence. This is the direct antonym.

Other Options: 

  • Guilty is a synonym for culpable.

  • Responsible is closely related to culpable in the sense of being held accountable.

  • Blameworthy is a synonym for culpable.