Definitions

guilt

[gilt] / gɪlt /

NOUN

blame; bad conscience over responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

culpability disgrace indiscretion liability regret remorse responsibility shame sin stigma

STRONG

answerability blameworthiness contrition crime criminality delinquency dereliction dishonor error failing fault infamy iniquity lapse malfeasance malpractice misbehavior misconduct misstep offense onus penitence self-condemnation self-reproach sinfulness solecism transgression wickedness wrong

WEAK

malefaction peccability

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happiness honor irresponsibility pride respect satisfaction

STRONG

advantage behavior benefit blessing correction good goodness kindness manners obedience perfection right strength success virtue

WEAK

innocence

Example Sentences

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Hilton and his family enjoyed the home, the community and Las Vegas in general so much he says he feels a bit of guilt moving his family away.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

But then the guilt and shame would kick in, and she would want to stream more content to block out the feelings.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Monday’s ruling is not a “determination of guilt or innocence,” Gledhill’s defense team said in a statement shared with The Times on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The evocations of inherited sin, historical guilt and supernatural horror established a model for a haunted literary tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

As I escorted the woozy client through the waiting room and out the door, I felt an itch of guilt begin to bother my conscience like a mosquito bite.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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