feeling guilty for being an vs feeling guilty of being

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Feeling guilty for being an' is commonly used when expressing guilt for a specific action or behavior, while 'feeling guilty of being' is more commonly used when expressing guilt for one's existence or identity.

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feeling guilty for being an

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing guilt for a specific action or behavior.

This phrase is used to express guilt for a particular action or behavior. It is often followed by a specific verb or noun that caused the guilt.

Examples:

I'm feeling guilty for being an absent friend.
She was feeling guilty for being so selfish.
He felt guilty for being an ungrateful son.

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Their father, feeling guilty for being an absentee dad, decides that they're going to be a family again come hell or high water. The children do everything they can ...
... medical staff often uses shame tactics on the mother who is already feeling guilty for being an addict and/or being on Sub during pregnancy.
Oct 1, 2012 ... I just want a lot of Dean holding his stomach protectively and John feeling guilty for being an asshole to Dean when he needed him the most.
Dec 27, 2010 ... ... originality, and non-cloying sparkle contained within that it pretty quickly allows you to stop feeling guilty for being an adult at a teen movie.

Alternatives:

feeling guilty for doing
feeling guilty for acting
feeling guilty for behaving
feeling guilty for a specific action

feeling guilty of being

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing guilt for one's existence or identity.

This phrase is used to express guilt related to one's existence or identity. It is often followed by a noun or adjective describing the aspect of oneself causing the guilt.

Examples:

She felt guilty of being a burden to her family.
He was feeling guilty of being so privileged.
They were feeling guilty of being different.

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Got me feeling guilty of being white. But faith in human nature, our creator and our savior, I'm no saint. But I believe in what is right. C'mon now amen, amen
Jul 5, 2008 ... Got me feeling guilty of being white. But faith in human nature, our creator and our savior, I'm no saint. But I believe in what is right. C'mon now ...
Got me feeling guilty of being white. But faith in human nature, our creator and our savior, I'm no saint. But I believe in what is right [Chorus] Come on now amen, ...
Feb 12, 2010 ... Got me feeling guilty of being white? But faith in human nature, our creator and our savior, I'm no saint. But I believe in what is right. C'mon now ...

Alternatives:

feeling guilty about being
feeling guilty for existing
feeling guilty for one's identity
feeling guilty for one's existence

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feeling guilty for being an vs feeling guilty of being