guiltiness

Definition of guiltinessnext

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Noun
  • Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This lawless crew shares dramaturgical DNA with the vice figures from medieval morality plays, personifications of sinfulness who would confide their schemes to the audience and make theatergoers their co-conspirators in a riveting game that obviously left its mark on a young Shakespeare.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • If guilt shows up, remind yourself that recovery time is valid and necessary.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Even prosecutor Laurie Baio admitted that, despite Kassotis' inconsistencies, jurors might have doubts about his guilt.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • He was sentenced in January 2024 to 25 years, following his guilty plea to counts including complicity to murder.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
  • According to analysts, the growth of scam states has been rapid and systemic, driven by sophisticated technology, weak law enforcement, and political tolerance or complicity.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Defense attorneys suggest the culpability of each defendant is in question.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated February 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Not to be outdone, Meta, fighting a pivotal lawsuit about its culpability with teens and social media addiction, also started multiple super PACs recently, dumping in tens of millions to support candidates — Republican or Democrat — who are against AI regulation (or at least any laws with teeth).
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Guiltiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiltiness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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