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Guilty Definition & Meaning

1. The feeling of having done something wrong or unlawful.

Example: She felt guilty for lying to her friend about the party.

2. Responsible for a crime or offense.

Example: The defendant was found guilty of theft and sentenced to prison.

3. Showing signs of wrongdoing or fault.

Example: The guilty look on his face gave away his involvement in the prank.

4. Deserving of blame or punishment.

Example: The company was found guilty of violating environmental regulations and was fined heavily.

5. Aware of one's own wrongdoing or fault.

Example: Despite his attempts to hide it, he was guilty of cheating on the exam.

Examples of the word guilty used in sentences.

  • They were declared guilty of cheating during the exam.
  • He felt guilty about forgetting his friend's birthday.
  • He looked guilty when I asked about the missing money.
  • I feel guilty for eating too much cake.
  • She pleaded guilty to stealing the jewelry.
  • She looked guilty when I asked her about the missing money.
  • The company was found guilty of violating environmental laws.
  • I feel guilty for forgetting my friend's birthday.
  • The judge declared the defendant guilty of the crime.
  • I am guilty of eating too many sweets.
  • He felt guilty for not keeping his promise to visit his grandmother regularly.
  • The suspect pleaded guilty to the charge of theft in court yesterday.
  • She couldn't help but feel guilty as she watched her friend struggle with the workload.
  • Despite his protests, the evidence presented was enough to make him feel guilty of the alleged crime.
  • It's hard to shake off the guilty feeling that comes with indulging in unhealthy food.
  • I am guilty of not telling the truth when asked about the stolen goods.
  • She couldn't sleep at night because she felt guilty about lying to her friend.
  • The defendant admitted to feeling guilty about his actions.
  • After taking the exam, I felt guilty for not studying harder.
  • Despite being given a second chance, he still felt guilty about his past mistakes.
  • The company CEO could not escape feeling guilty about the layoff of so many employees.
  • I feel guilty about taking a sick day from work, even though I know I needed the rest.
  • The guilty verdict in the corruption scandal caused a major upheaval in the political landscape.
  • As a mother, I feel guilty when I have to miss my child's school events due to work obligations.
  • Despite being found guilty of the crime, the defendant remained unapologetic in court.
  • Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the defendant refused to admit his guilt and insisted on his innocence.
  • The company executive was found guilty of embezzlement, and was sentenced to a lengthy prison term as a result.
  • As a parent, I often feel guilty for not spending enough time with my children, even though I try to balance my work and family responsibilities as best I can.
  • Although I knew I hadn't done anything wrong, the accusatory tone of my supervisor's voice made me feel guilty, and I couldn't shake the feeling for the rest of the day.
  • Walking past the homeless man on the street, I felt a pang of guilty conscience for all the times I had taken my own good fortune for granted.
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