Pronunciation: /ɡɪlt/
noun a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined
A1 She felt guilt after accidentally breaking her friend's toy.
A2 He couldn't shake off the guilt of missing his sister's graduation.
B1 The guilt of lying to his parents weighed heavily on his conscience.
B2 Despite his success, he still carried the guilt of betraying his mentor.
C1 The guilt from his past actions haunted him for years.
C2 She sought therapy to address the deep-rooted guilt stemming from childhood trauma.
verb not applicable
A1 I guilt myself for eating too much cake.
A2 She guilted her friend into going to the party.
B1 He often guilts his coworkers into staying late to finish projects.
B2 The company guilted customers into buying unnecessary upgrades.
C1 The politician guilted the public into supporting his controversial policies.
C2 She guilted her family into funding her extravagant lifestyle.
adjective not applicable
A1 She felt guilty for eating the last cookie.
A2 He looked guilty when asked about his whereabouts.
B1 The guilty verdict was a shock to everyone in the courtroom.
B2 The guilty party finally confessed to the crime.
C1 The guilty conscience weighed heavily on her as she tried to move on.
C2 Despite his guilty plea, he was sentenced to life in prison.
adverb not applicable
A1 She felt guiltily for eating the last cookie.
A2 He looked guiltily at his teacher after being caught cheating.
B1 The suspect glanced guiltily at the security camera before running away.
B2 Despite his efforts to act nonchalant, he felt guiltily about lying to his friend.
C1 She carried herself guiltily throughout the trial, knowing she was innocent.
C2 The CEO admitted guiltily to the embezzlement charges during the press conference.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I feel guilt for not studying enough for the exam.
A2 She couldn't shake off the guilt of breaking her friend's toy.
B1 His guilt over the accident weighed heavily on his conscience.
B2 Despite his guilt, he refused to admit his mistake.
C1 The guilt of betraying his team ate away at him every day.
C2 Her guilt over the decision haunted her for years.
preposition not applicable
A1 She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
A2 He couldn't shake off the guilt of lying to his parents.
B1 The guilt of cheating on the exam weighed heavily on her conscience.
B2 Despite his success, he still carried the guilt of betraying his former business partner.
C1 The guilt of causing harm to innocent people haunted him for years.
C2 She struggled to cope with the overwhelming guilt of her past actions.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I feel guilt when I eat too much candy.
A2 She couldn't shake off the guilt of missing her friend's birthday party.
B1 Despite feeling guilt, he decided to confess to his mistake.
B2 The guilt of not studying for the exam weighed heavily on her mind.
C1 His guilt over the accident led him to volunteer at a local charity.
C2 She struggled with feelings of guilt as she tried to balance her career and family life.
interjection not applicable
A1 Guilt! I forgot to feed the cat.
A2 Guilt! I should have studied more for the exam.
B1 Guilt! I didn't call my mom on her birthday.
B2 Guilt! I feel bad for not helping my friend when they needed me.
C1 Guilt! I regret not standing up for what I believe in.
C2 Guilt! I can't shake the feeling of remorse for my actions.
article not applicable
A1 She felt guilt after accidentally breaking her friend's toy.
A2 The child's guilt was evident in his downcast eyes.
B1 He couldn't shake off the guilt of missing his sister's graduation.
B2 Despite his efforts to move on, the guilt of his past mistakes haunted him.
C1 The guilt of betraying his best friend weighed heavily on his conscience.
C2 Her guilt over the decision to leave her job without notice consumed her thoughts.
formal The defendant's guilt was proven beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
informal I can't shake this feeling of guilt for forgetting my friend's birthday.
slang I have major guilt for skipping my workout today.
figurative The guilt of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.
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