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 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.