Guilty
(adjective)
- Having committed a crime or offense.
- Having done something wrong or improper.
- Feeling responsible or ashamed for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- Having a conviction for a crime.
- Having a criminal record.
Origin:
Middle english guilty, from old french guilty, from latin guiltius, from guiltus, past participle of guiltare to blame.
Examples:
- The jury found the defendant guilty of murder.
- She felt guilty for lying to her friend.
- He had a guilty conscience for his actions.
- The man was guilty of theft and was sentenced to prison.
- He had a guilty look on his face when he walked into the room.