English / word

guilty

adjective B1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

feeling bad because you did wrong; legally responsible for a crime

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret

In context

I felt guilty for lying to my mother.

The student was guilty of copying in the exam.

Synonyms

responsible,ashamed,at fault

Antonyms

innocent,not guilty,guiltless

Collocations

guilty conscience,plead guilty,feel guilty