Describing something that is not quite criminal, but very close to it.

ऐसा कुछ जो लगभग अपराधी हो लेकिन पूरी तरह से न हो।

English Usage: The punishment was for near-criminal negligence in his duties.

Hindi Usage: दंड उसके कर्तव्यों में अपराध जैसी लापरवाही के लिए था।