Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guilt
Noun
/ɡɪlt/
Definition
A feeling of having done something wrong or failed to do something right.
Examples
- She felt a deep sense of guilt after not visiting her friend in the hospital.
- The guilt of lying to her parents weighed heavily on her conscience.
- He experienced guilt when he realized how his actions had hurt others.
Meaning
Guilt often arises when a person believes they have violated their own moral standards or the expectations of others.
Synonyms
- remorse
- Regret
- Shame
- Compunction
- Contrition
