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guilt-ridden

ADJECTIVE
conscience-stricken
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They wanted to be a voice for the pet owners swindled by Britton, most of whom are still too traumatised and guilt-ridden to speak out, as well as a visible symbol of the community’s horror.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2024

For the film, Ben Hania wanted to show Hamrouni's complexities but noticed she would fall into the well-trodden narrative of guilt-ridden mother whenever the camera was on.

From Reuters May 19, 2023

Majors fully embodies the character, from his South-Central accent, his clipped cadence and hunched posture slowly unfurling as he becomes more confident and powerful, thanks to his own machinations and Donnie’s guilt-ridden enabling.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2023

The officer, a “deeply troubled” man severely traumatized by the incident, was confused and guilt-ridden but likely not a liar, Scott said in his 28-page ruling.

From Seattle Times Feb. 4, 2023

He wasn’t smiling anymore, but he didn’t look embarrassed or guilt-ridden either.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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