guilt guilt /ˈgɪlt/

noun

1. () The state of having committed an offense  ( guiltiness , guilt )
   the state of having committed an offense
     She felt a pang of guilt for breaking her promise.
   She felt a pang of guilt for breaking her promise.
   
   
2. () Remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense  ( guilt feelings , guilt trip , guilty conscience , guilt )
   remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
     She felt a pang of guilt after eating the last slice of cake without sharing.
   She felt a pang of guilt after eating the last slice of cake without sharing.