guilt
Pronunciation
/ɡɪlt/

Definition & Meaning of "guilt"in English

Guilt
01

a feeling of responsibility or remorse arising from a belief that one has committed a wrongdoing or failed to meet a moral standard

guilt definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The defendant 's eyes revealed a deep sense of guilt as the judge read out the charges in the courtroom.
02

the state of having committed an offense or crime

Examples
He confessed his guilt to the crime during the interrogation.
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