A1 noun Neutral #2,894 am häufigsten

guilty

/ˈɡɪlti/

Feeling bad because you have done something wrong or think you have made a mistake. It is also used in a legal sense when a person is judged to have broken a law.

Beispiele

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1

I feel guilty because I forgot to call my mom on her birthday.

I feel guilty because I forgot to call my mom on her birthday.

2

The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.

The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.

3

Don't feel guilty, everyone makes mistakes sometimes!

Don't feel guilty, everyone makes mistakes sometimes!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
guilt
Adverb
guiltily
Adjektiv
guilty
Verwandt
guiltiness
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Gilt' (gold) frame. If you steal a gold frame, you will feel 'Guilty'.

Schnelles Quiz

Tom felt ______ after he ate his sister's chocolate without asking.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: guilty

Beispiele

1

I feel guilty because I forgot to call my mom on her birthday.

everyday

I feel guilty because I forgot to call my mom on her birthday.

2

The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.

formal

The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.

3

Don't feel guilty, everyone makes mistakes sometimes!

informal

Don't feel guilty, everyone makes mistakes sometimes!

4

The study explores the psychological impact of feeling guilty in social situations.

academic

The study explores the psychological impact of feeling guilty in social situations.

5

The corporation pleaded guilty to the environmental violations.

business

The corporation pleaded guilty to the environmental violations.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
guilt
Adverb
guiltily
Adjektiv
guilty
Verwandt
guiltiness

Häufige Kollokationen

feel guilty feel bad about an action
plead guilty to admit in court that you did a crime
guilty conscience a feeling of shame that stops you from sleeping or being happy
found guilty officially decided to be responsible for a crime
guilty pleasure something you enjoy even though it is not very good for you

Häufige Phrasen

guilty pleasure

an activity you enjoy but feel a bit embarrassed about

guilty as sin

obviously or very clearly responsible for doing something wrong

look guilty

to have an expression that shows you have done something wrong

Wird oft verwechselt mit

guilty vs ashamed

Guilty is about what you did; ashamed is more about how you feel about yourself as a person.

guilty vs innocent

Innocent is the direct opposite, meaning you did nothing wrong.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'guilty about' for emotions (e.g., guilty about eating cake) and 'guilty of' for crimes or specific actions (e.g., guilty of theft).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'I have guilty' when they should say 'I feel guilty' or 'I am guilty'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Gilt' (gold) frame. If you steal a gold frame, you will feel 'Guilty'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'gyltig', which means responsible for a crime or debt.

Grammatikmuster

adjective + about + gerund/noun (e.g., guilty about lying) found + guilty + of + noun (e.g., found guilty of murder) feel/look/seem + guilty
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western law, a person is 'innocent until proven guilty', meaning the state must prove they did the crime.

Schnelles Quiz

Tom felt ______ after he ate his sister's chocolate without asking.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: guilty

Verwandte Redewendungen

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frustrated

A1

To feel annoyed, disappointed, or upset because you cannot achieve something or change a situation. It describes a feeling of being stuck when things are not going the way you want.

embarrassed

A1

To feel shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable because of a mistake or a social situation. It often happens when people are looking at you after you do something silly.

delighted

A1

Delighted means being very happy and pleased about something. It is a stronger word than 'happy' and is used to show high levels of satisfaction or joy.

satisfied

A1

Feeling happy or pleased because you have what you want or need. It is used to describe a person who is content with a result or a situation.

glad

A1

Feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction about a specific situation or event. It is a common way to express happiness in response to news or a meeting.

excited

A1

To feel very happy, energetic, and eager about something that is going to happen. It describes a positive emotion where you are looking forward to an event or activity.

thrilled

A1

Thrilled describes a feeling of being extremely happy and excited. It is used when something very positive happens that makes you feel a sudden wave of delight.

enthusiastic

A1

To be enthusiastic means showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. It describes a person who is very excited and positive about something they are doing or a topic they like.

hopeful

A1

A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.

grateful

A1

Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done or given to you. It is used to express appreciation for help, kindness, or a positive situation.

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