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Feel guilty Meaning in English

expression

ˈfiɫ/ /ˈɡɪɫti
FEEL GIL-tee
fˈiːl/ /ɡˈɪlti
FEEL GIL-tee

التعريف

To have a bad feeling because you think you have done something wrong or hurt someone.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in everyday speech and writing. Usually about personal responsibility or regret over actions. Often followed by 'about' ('feel guilty about...'). Do not confuse with 'be guilty' (legal/official blame).

جمل نموذجية

I feel guilty when I forget to call my parents.

basic

Don't feel guilty about taking a break.

basic

She feels guilty about eating too much cake.

basic

I still feel guilty about what I said yesterday.

natural

You shouldn't feel guilty—everyone makes mistakes.

natural

I often feel guilty when I can't help my friends.

natural