guilty

//ˈɡɪl.ti//
B1Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Adjective

guiltyCanonical form
guiltierComparative
guiltiestSuperlative
1

Having committed a crime or offense; responsible for wrongdoing.

The jury found him guilty of theft.

2

Feeling shame, remorse, or responsibility for having done something wrong.

I felt guilty about lying to my parents.

3

Involving or showing a sense of guilt or shame.

She gave him a guilty look when he asked about the broken vase.

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