guilt

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A feeling of remorse or sadness : The emotional state of believing oneself to be responsible for a wrongdoing or offense. The fact of having committed a crime or offense : The state of being legally or morally responsible for a misdeed. Usage Examples Noun (Emotional State) : She was consumed by guilt after forgetting her friend's birthday. He felt a pang of guilt for telling...