Guilty
/ˈɡɪlti/
Definitions
- (adj.) Responsible for committing a crime or wrongdoing.
The defendant was found guilty of theft.
- (adj.) Feeling responsible or remorseful for a fault or wrong.
She felt guilty about breaking the vase.
Forms
- guiltier
- guiltiest
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Commentary
Typically used in criminal law to denote legal responsibility; be precise about the context to distinguish legal guilt from moral culpability.
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