Definitions

1. adjective

Feeling or showing shame, remorse, or regret because of having done something wrong.

“After being caught, he looked guilty and refused to talk.”

2. noun

A person who is found or believes themselves to be guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

“The guilty were brought to justice and punished accordingly.”

3. verb

To feel or express shame or remorse for having done something wrong.

“She felt guilty for lying to her parents.”