guilty
/ˈɡɪl.ti/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
noun
1. A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
2. A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
3. One who is declared guilty of a crime.
adjective
1. Responsible for a dishonest act.
"He was guilty of cheating at cards."
2. Judged to have committed a crime.
"The guilty man was led away."
3. Having a sense of guilt.
"Do you have a guilty conscience?"
4. Blameworthy.
"I have a guilty secret."
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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