😔guilty

adjective
/ˈɡɪl.ti/

Meaning

responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example Sentences

He felt guilty after lying to his friend.

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

Example Expressions

plead guilty

Synonyms

ashamed, responsible, blameworthy, convicted, culpable, at fault
Entry 1
ashamed, responsible, blameworthy, convicted
Entry 2
culpable, responsible, blameworthy, at fault

Antonyms

innocent, blameless, faultless, guiltless, not guilty
Entry 1
innocent, blameless, faultless
Entry 2
innocent, guiltless, blameless, not guilty

Collocations

feel guilty, guilty of, guilty conscience, found guilty, plead guilty
Entry 1
feel guilty, guilty of, guilty conscience, found guilty
Entry 2
guilty conscience, plead guilty, feel guilty

More Example Sentences

We are guilty of wasting time on gossip.

They are guilty of wasting public money.

She is guilty of overthinking small things.

I am guilty of checking my phone too often.

He is guilty of copying someone else’s work.

She learned to say no without feeling guilty.

I am guilty of forgetting birthdays sometimes.

She is guilty of arriving late without notice.

They are guilty of breaking the rules repeatedly.

We are guilty of ignoring our health during busy weeks.

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