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- pronunciation:
- gIl
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
guiltier, guiltiest |
| definition 1: |
characterized by or feeling guilt or regret.
When I asked her what happened to the car, a guilty look came over her face.He felt guilty that his sister had had the entire burden of caring for their mother.I didn't make any contribution to the project, and I feel quite guilty about it.- synonyms:
- contrite, penitent, regretful, remorseful, repentant
- antonyms:
- clean, clear, guiltless, innocent, unrepentant
- similar words:
- responsible
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| definition 2: |
responsible for the commission of a crime, bad act, or other offense; culpable.
The judge sent the guilty man to prison.She was found to be guilty of this and other crimes.He knew he was guilty of neglecting his family.The company was found guilty of violating safety standards.- synonyms:
- culpable
- antonyms:
- guiltless, inculpable, innocent
- similar words:
- blameworthy, criminal, responsible, sinful, to blame, wrong
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| related words: |
ashamed, bad, cheap, sorry |
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| derivations: |
guiltily (adv.), guiltiness (n.) |
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