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guilty

/ˈɡɪlti/
guilt · y ˈɡɪlt · i
English Definition
adj. feeling responsible for a wrongdoing
中文释义
有罪的，内疚的
Significado en Español
culpable
한국어 뜻
죄가 있는, 죄책감을 느끼는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có tội, cảm thấy có lỗi
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Example Sentence

She felt guilty for forgetting his birthday.

忘记他的生日让她感到内疚。

Synonyms
blameworthy remorseful at fault
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “guilty”:

  1. A blameless
  2. B guiltless
  3. C innocent
  4. D remorseful
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D — remorseful. “guilty” means adj. feeling responsible for a wrongdoing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She felt terribly ______ for forgetting her very best friend's birthday.

  1. A innocent
  2. B guilty
  3. C proud
  4. D cheerful
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B — guilty. “guilty” means adj. feeling responsible for a wrongdoing

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Common questions about “guilty”

What does “guilty” mean?

guilty — adj. feeling responsible for a wrongdoing. In Chinese: 有罪的，内疚的.

How do you pronounce “guilty”?

guilty is pronounced /ˈɡɪlti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: guilt · y.

How do you use “guilty” in a sentence?

She felt guilty for forgetting his birthday. (忘记他的生日让她感到内疚。)

What are synonyms for “guilty”?

blameworthy, remorseful, at fault — all close in meaning to guilty (adj. feeling responsible for a wrongdoing).

Is “guilty” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. guilty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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