guilt-free

/ˈɡɪlt.friː/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɪlt.friː/ (ame, ipa)

guilt-free — adjective

1. describes food, activities, or choices that you can take pleasure in without fee

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes food, activities, or choices that you can take pleasure in without feeling ashamed or regretful afterwards

例句

The corner bakery sells a guilt-free banana bread that customers queue for.

guilt-free + food item

Is there a guilt-free way to eat pizza every single day?

guilt-free + abstract noun (way)

同義詞
  • carefree

    much broader — describes a person or time free from any worries, not specifically about guilt or shame

  • unashamed

    describes a person who feels no shame; stronger and more confrontational than guilt-free

反義詞
  • guilt-ridden

    describes someone who feels intense and persistent guilt

  • shameful

    describes something that causes shame or deserves criticism

文法句型

guilt-free + noun

用法筆記

Most often used before a noun (attributive position), describing food, treats, pleasures, or lifestyle choices. The predicative position ('this dessert is guilt-free') is possible but less common.

常見錯誤

❌The defendant was found guilt-free by the jury.
✅The defendant was found not guilty by the jury.
💡'guilt-free' describes enjoyable things you don't need to feel bad about, not legal innocence.