Guiltier Meaning in English
word · lemma: guilty
Definition
'Guiltier' is the comparative form of 'guilty,' used to describe when one person feels or is considered to have more guilt than another.
Usage & Nuances
Only used when comparing levels of guilt between two or more people or actions, often about feelings or responsibility. Common phrases: 'feel guiltier than', 'look guiltier'. Not for legal judgments unless comparing relative blame.
Example Sentences
She felt guiltier than her brother after breaking the vase.
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Who is guiltier, Tom or Jake?
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He looked guiltier the more he tried to explain.
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Honestly, I feel guiltier about lying than about being late.
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You seem guiltier every time you avoid eye contact.
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Between the two of us, I’m definitely guiltier—I knew the rules and still broke them.
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