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| guilt·y [ gíltee ] (comparative guilt·i·er, superlative guilt·i·est) |
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1. responsible for wrongdoing: responsible for a crime, wrong action, or error and deserving punishment, blame, or criticism
  He was guilty of a serious error of judgment.
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2. officially found responsible for crime: found and declared responsible for committing an offense by a court or other legal authority
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3. ashamed of wrongdoing: aware of having done wrong or committed a crime and regretful and ashamed about it
I still feel guilty about having forgotten your birthday.
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4. showing guilt: indicating or suggesting that somebody feels guilt, has done wrong, or has something to hide
a guilty look on his face
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5. causing guilt: causing or likely to cause emotions of shame and regret
a guilty secret
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| guilt·i·ly adverb |
| guilt·i·ness noun |
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