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guiltiness Synonyms
Another word for guiltiness
Choosing another word for guiltiness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or condition of having committed an offense, crime, or moral wrong; culpability.
Usage Example
"The defense attorney argued that the circumstantial evidence was insufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt."
Strongest
guilt
culpability
blameworthiness
Strong
criminality
complicity
wrongdoing
• noun (Context 2)
A painful feeling of self-reproach, remorse, or responsibility for a real or imagined offense.
Usage Example
"A sudden wave of guilt washed over him when he realized he had forgotten his sister's birthday."
Strongest
guilt
remorse
Strong
compunction
contrition
self-reproach
shame
regret
penitence
Opposites of guiltiness
The opposite of guiltiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
innocence
guiltlessness
blamelessness
impenitence
remorselessness
sinlessness
pride
righteousness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guiltiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guiltiness