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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
02
the state of having committed an offense or crime
Example
The employee felt overwhelming guilt for the oversight that led to the costly mistake in the project.
The defendant's eyes revealed a deep sense of guilt as the judge read out the charges in the courtroom.
Her voice trembled with guilt as she admitted to betraying the trust of her closest friend.
Despite the apology, a lingering feeling of guilt accompanied him as he reflected on the consequences of his actions.
As she listened to the heartbreaking stories of those affected, a wave of guilt washed over her for not doing more to help.
