guilty
Adjective · English
Meaning 1
responsible for a specified wrongdoing
(having committed a crime or offense)
Example
The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges brought against him.
Meaning 2
feeling or showing regret for an offense
(feeling shame or remorse)
Example
I felt guilty for forgetting my best friend's birthday.
Synonyms
culpable, responsible, remorseful, ashamed, convicted, at fault
Grammar
- comparative
- guiltier
- superlative
- guiltiest