guilt-ridden

Example Sentences

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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

The book alienated her daughter, and now Chris has lost contact with her and is guilt-ridden as a result.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

The accident left him guilt-ridden, his face disfigured and his career derailed by Junco’s powerful father.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

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

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

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan