Feel guilty Meaning in English
expression
ˈfiɫ/ /ˈɡɪɫti
FEEL GIL-tee
fˈiːl/ /ɡˈɪlti
FEEL GIL-tee
Definition
To have a bad feeling because you think you have done something wrong or hurt someone.
Usage & Nuances
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).
Spanish: sentirse culpablePortuguese (BR): sentir-se culpado(a)Portuguese (PT): sentir-se culpado(a)Chinese (Simplified): 感到内疚Chinese (Traditional): 感到內疚Hindi: गिल्टी महसूस करनाArabic: يشعر بالذنبBengali: দোষী মনে হওয়া - অপরাধবোধ করাRussian: чувствовать себя виноватымJapanese: 罪悪感を持つ - 罪悪感を感じるVietnamese: cảm thấy có lỗi - cảm thấy tội lỗiKorean: 죄책감을 느끼다Turkish: suçluluk hissetmekUrdu: خود کو مجرم محسوس کرناIndonesian: merasa bersalah
Example Sentences
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