guilty

/ɡˈɪlti/

/ˈɡɪɫti/

guilty

at fault for an illegal act or something bad that has happened

having done something that is not legal offense

antonyms : innocent

feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done

synonyms : hangdog

Examples

1. Judging by the evidence presented in court, the defendant is clearly guilty.

2. He looks guilty as sin, yes, but he insists he's innocent.

3. I hope this guilty verdict puts that rat of a CEO in his place.

4. She felt guilty about playing hooky from her job, but she needed a mental health day to recharge.