guiltlike

English

Etymology

From guilt +‎ -like.

Adjective

guiltlike (comparative more guiltlike, superlative most guiltlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of guilt.
    • 2001, Martin L Hoffman, Empathy and moral development: implications for caring and justice:
      Mature guilt is a far cry from the early manifestations of guilt and guiltlike behavior in childhood.
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