Basic Details
Word: Guilt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of sadness or worry when you think you have done something wrong.
Synonyms: Remorse, shame, regret
Antonyms: Innocence, blamelessness
Idioms and Phrases
- Guilt trip: To make someone feel guilty about something to change their behaviour. Example: "She gave me a guilt trip for not visiting her during the holidays."
- Feel the guilt: To experience remorse for one's actions. Example: "After lying to his friend, he couldn't help but feel the guilt."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After forgetting his sister's birthday, he was filled with guilt and promised to make it up to her.
Example 2: She felt a wave of guilt wash over her after she realised she had hurt her friend's feelings.
Example 3: The guilty conscience can be hard to bear when we know we have done something wrong.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "guilt" comes from the Old English word "gylt," which means "a crime or sin"? This reflects how guilt is often associated with wrongdoing and accountability.
Famous Quote
"Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death." Coco Chanel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "guilt" mean?
a) A happy feeling
b) A feeling of sadness for doing something wrong
c) A type of food
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A feeling of sadness for doing something wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "guilt"?
a) Excitement
b) Regret
c) Happiness
d) Confidence
Answer: b) Regret
3. Which is an antonym of "guilt"?
a) Guiltiness
b) Innocence
c) Shame
d) Remorse
Answer: b) Innocence
4. Which sentence uses "guilt" correctly?
a) She felt guilt after helping her friend.
b) He was guilt after winning the game.
c) I can't shake off the guilt for lying to my parents.
d) The guilt was delicious for dinner.
Answer: c) I can't shake off the guilt for lying to my parents.
5. What does the phrase "guilt trip" mean?
a) A short holiday
b) To feel happy
c) To make someone feel guilty
d) A type of exercise
Answer: c) To make someone feel guilty
