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Synonyms of guilty

10 similar words · 24 opposite words

Another word for guilty is culpable. Other synonyms of guilty are reprehensible and blameworthy. The opposite of guilty is innocent.

Synonyms and similar words for guilty

adjectiveResponsible for a dishonest act.

culpableMeriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
nocentGuilty; not innocent.

adjectiveBlameworthy.

censurableDeserving of censure; blameworthy.
blameless
praiseworthyMeriting praise; worthy of high praise.

adjectiveMore synonyms

shildy dialectal
at fault
blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
reprehensibleBlameworthy, censurable, guilty.
to blameAt fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).

Opposite of guilty

adjectiveResponsible for a dishonest act.

innocentBearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.
not guilty
blameless
clean
clean-handed BritishInnocent and candid; free from corruption.
clean as a hound's tooth
clean as a whistle
clear figuratively
dovelike figuratively
guiltless
innocent as the babe unbornEntirely innocent.
innocent as the child unbornUtterly innocent.
irreprehensibleNot reprehensible, blameless, without blame; innocent.
nonblameworthyNot blameworthy.
offenselessUnoffending; innocent; inoffensive; harmless.
pureFree of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
righteous
sinlessWithout sin; never having sinned.
unblameableInnocent.
unblameworthyNot blameworthy.
uncalculatingNot calculating; not conniving; innocent.
sackless British, archaic
unguilty archaicNot guilty.

adjectiveMore antonyms

praiseworthyMeriting praise; worthy of high praise.

Meaning of guilty

adjective Responsible for a dishonest act.
adjective Judged to have committed a crime.
adjective Having a sense of guilt.

Full definition of guilty

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Questions about synonyms of guilty

What is another word for guilty?: Guilty has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as culpable, reprehensible and blameworthy.
What is the opposite of guilty?: The opposite of guilty is innocent. Other antonyms of guilty are pure, sinless, irreprehensible, clean and praiseworthy.
What does guilty mean?: Guilty means responsible for a dishonest act.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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