guilty
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Having done something wrong, or feeling responsible for something bad.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Followed by "of" when naming the offense, as in "guilty of theft," or by "about" when describing a feeling, as in "guilty about lying".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She felt _____ for forgetting her friend's birthday."
Answer: guilty
In your own words, what does "guilty" mean?
Having done something wrong, or feeling responsible for something bad.
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