Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing shame or remorse because of having done something wrong.

“The defendant looked guilty in the courtroom.”

2. adjective

having committed a crime or done something wrong.

“The police officer said the suspect was guilty of the crime.”

3. noun

a person who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong.

“The jury found the defendant to be the guilty party.”

4. verb

to feel or appear to be ashamed or remorseful because of having done something wrong.

“She felt guilty for not helping her friend.”