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.