Definition

The condition of feeling responsible for a wrongdoing or a crime.

Example

She felt a deep sense of guiltiness after lying to her friend.

Conversation

I felt a lot of guiltiness after that argument we had.

I understand, but we all have moments like that.

Yeah, I just wish I could take back what I said.

It's okay, let's just move on and learn from it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guiltiness → It is formed from "guilt" (from Old English "gylt", meaning a crime or sin) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "guiltiness" refers to the state of being guilty or the quality of having committed a wrongdoing.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'guilt' which means a crime or sin, and remember that 'guiltiness' describes the state of having that guilt.

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