guilt — a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong or think you may have done something wrong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong or think you may have done something wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪlt/
Example Sentences
- His guilt about forgetting his mom's birthday lasted for weeks.
- The cat showed no guilt after knocking over the expensive vase.
- She tried to guilt me into doing her homework by looking sad.
guilt
NOUN[/ɡɪlt/]
a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong or think you may have done something wrong
💡 Concept
He couldn't sleep, drowning in guilt over the lie he told his best friend.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡɪlt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡɪlt/
🌳Etymology
Rootguilt
🎵Rhyme
builtilttiltwilt
built
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tilt
wilt
🔗Collocations
feel guilt
guilt trip
overcome with guilt
burden of guilt
guilt-ridden
admit guilt
📝Examples
“His guilt about forgetting his mom's birthday lasted for weeks.”
😄 Fun example
“The cat showed no guilt after knocking over the expensive vase.”
😄 Fun example
“She tried to guilt me into doing her homework by looking sad.”
“The guilt of lying to his parents kept him awake all night.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
shameremorseregretconscienceresponsibility
Antonyms
innocencepridesatisfaction
Related
guiltyguiltlessblamefaultsin
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