Meaning
An expression of guilt or culpability.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin peccāvī (“I have sinned”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mea culpamy bad
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2025.