1
as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
he was wracked with guilt after he accidentally broke his sister's antique grandfather clock
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as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
the chief financial officer was saddled with the guilt for the company's failure
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Recent Examples of guilt
Caregiver burnout — plus stress, guilt, loneliness, and other mental health struggles — is getting more attention these days as sandwich generation members like Fey speak out about their experiences.
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Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
In work settings, this can manifest when employees are coerced into unethical practices or are subjected to unjust treatment, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
And don’t forget that a good book goes a long way to quell both guilt and boredom.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
His act of sacrifice was a culmination of his guilt over not doing enough to help June before.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for guilt
Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
In work settings, this can manifest when employees are coerced into unethical practices or are subjected to unjust treatment, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
And don’t forget that a good book goes a long way to quell both guilt and boredom.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
His act of sacrifice was a culmination of his guilt over not doing enough to help June before.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
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Lemieux showed zero remorse for Draper’s injuries and didn’t apologize.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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To know if estrangement makes sense for you, Bryant suggests asking yourself a few questions: Does the person express any remorse?—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nearly half is devoted to shifting all blame for October 7 to Bar, absolving himself.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Although Joe never met him, Clyde’s not shy about casting blame in his direction.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Even if a Super Bowl never came for the duo of Martin and Smith, something both acknowledged as their only regret from their respective careers, each played a pivotal role in maintaining the storied tradition of the Dallas offensive line.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The challenge is ensuring this vibe doesn’t tip into financial regret.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Trial explores a chillingly plausible near-future in which parents are held legally responsible for the crimes of their children, raising unsettling questions about justice, culpability, and the limits of state control.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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By the final episode, Jamie's decision to change his plea to guilty forces his family to confront his culpability and their role in shaping him.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Adidas Has Double Discounts on Comfy Sneakers and Travel-ready Styles—Deals Start at $27 Vionic Tide Melo Sandals $85 $55 at Amazon These Tide Melo sandals put regular flip-flops to shame.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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After the Halls admitted the charges were true, both resigned in shame — Katie serving probation and Junifer going to federal prison for 16 months.—
Steve Patterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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