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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.

例文

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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!

語族

名詞
guilt
副詞
guiltily
形容詞
guilty
関連
guiltiness
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: guilty

例文

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.

語族

名詞
guilt
副詞
guiltily
形容詞
guilty
関連
guiltiness

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: guilty

関連フレーズ

Emotionsの関連語

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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