Guilty

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret

Example Sentences

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

He felt guilty after lying to his friend.

Example Expressions

plead guilty

Synonyms

culpable, responsible, blameworthy, at fault, ashamed, convicted

Entry 1

culpable, responsible, blameworthy, at fault

Entry 2

ashamed, responsible, blameworthy, convicted

Antonyms

innocent, guiltless, blameless, not guilty, faultless

Entry 1

innocent, guiltless, blameless, not guilty

Entry 2

innocent, blameless, faultless

Collocations

guilty conscience, plead guilty, feel guilty, guilty of, found guilty

Entry 1

guilty conscience, plead guilty, feel guilty

Entry 2

feel guilty, guilty of, guilty conscience, found guilty