remorse

noun

re·morse ri-ˈmȯrs How to pronounce remorse (audio)

: a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach

obsolete : compassion

Example Sentences

I could forgive him for what he did if he showed some remorse. he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years

Recent Examples on the Web Iroquois West showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering South Newton 51-20 on February 11 in Indiana boys high school basketball action. —

Indy Star Ai Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Feb. 2023 Still, 70% of those surveyed went through a period of remorse related to the decision. —

Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2023 Add in that Tkachuk won the All-Star MVP this past weekend and perhaps the Flames have a bit of trader’s remorse. —

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2023 Lyle faced a sentence between 9.25 and 15 years for the manslaughter conviction but Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez showed leniency after noting Lyle's remorse, according to NBC Miami. —

Melissa Montoya, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 Other top reasons for homebuyers’ remorse include location and mortgage rate. —

Jessica Sooknanan, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023 Maibach, who is still on staff with the dermatology department, expressed regret and remorse at having taken part in research not compliant with contemporary standards. —

Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022 Many tech CEOs, with varying degrees of remorse, have blamed over-hiring in the early days of the pandemic for the mass layoffs now. —

Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 Alex was in rehab, full of remorse and asking for prayers. —

James Lasdun, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023 See More

remorse

noun

as in guilt

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years

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regret
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contrition
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penitence
sadness
grief
sorrow
contriteness
self-reproach
compunction
anguish
apology
rue
culpability
blame
qualm
embarrassment
responsibility
scruple
misgiving
distress
chagrin
ruth
prick
excuses
fault
bloodguilt
mea culpa
hand-wringing
liability
bloodguiltiness
rap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impenitence
remorselessness

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Some common synonyms of remorse are compunction, contrition, penitence, and repentance. While all these words mean "regret for sin or wrongdoing," remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied.

thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse

While in some cases nearly identical to remorse, compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing.

had no compunctions about taking back what is mine

The words contrition and remorse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence.

tearful expressions of contrition

The synonyms penitence and remorse are sometimes interchangeable, but penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds.

absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence

The words repentance and remorse can be used in similar contexts, but repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change.

repentance accompanied by a complete change of character

单词	remorse
释义	remorse noun re·morse ri-ˈmȯrs 1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach 2 obsolete : compassion Did you know? In Latin, mordere means "to bite;" thus, remorse is something that "gnaws" at you over and over. In criminal court, judges are always looking for signs that a convicted felon is suffering remorse for his crime; if not, the judge may well lengthen his sentence or deny him parole after serving part of it. Remorse is stronger than mere regret; real remorse is the kind of thing that may last a lifetime. Synonyms contriteness contrition guilt penitence regret remorsefulness repentance rue self-reproach shame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I could forgive him for what he did if he showed some remorse. he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years Recent Examples on the Web Iroquois West showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering South Newton 51-20 on February 11 in Indiana boys high school basketball action. —Indy Star Ai Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Feb. 2023 Still, 70% of those surveyed went through a period of remorse related to the decision. —Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2023 Add in that Tkachuk won the All-Star MVP this past weekend and perhaps the Flames have a bit of trader’s remorse. —Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2023 Lyle faced a sentence between 9.25 and 15 years for the manslaughter conviction but Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez showed leniency after noting Lyle's remorse, according to NBC Miami. —Melissa Montoya, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 Other top reasons for homebuyers’ remorse include location and mortgage rate. —Jessica Sooknanan, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023 Maibach, who is still on staff with the dermatology department, expressed regret and remorse at having taken part in research not compliant with contemporary standards. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022 Many tech CEOs, with varying degrees of remorse, have blamed over-hiring in the early days of the pandemic for the mass layoffs now. —Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 Alex was in rehab, full of remorse and asking for prayers. —James Lasdun, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French remors, from Medieval Latin remorsus, from Late Latin, act of biting again, from Latin remordēre to bite again, from re- + mordēre to bite — more at mordant First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing remorse agonies of guilt/remorse/regret agonies of guilt/remorse/regret Kids Definition remorse noun re·morse ri-ˈmȯ(ə)rs : a deep regret coming from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach remorse noun as in guilt a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance guilt regret shame remorsefulness contrition repentance penitence sadness grief sorrow contriteness self-reproach compunction anguish apology rue culpability blame qualm embarrassment responsibility scruple misgiving distress chagrin ruth prick excuses fault bloodguilt mea culpa hand-wringing liability bloodguiltiness rap Antonyms & Near Antonyms impenitence remorselessness Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of remorse are compunction, contrition, penitence, and repentance. While all these words mean "regret for sin or wrongdoing," remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied. thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse While in some cases nearly identical to remorse, compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing. had no compunctions about taking back what is mine The words contrition and remorse are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence. tearful expressions of contrition The synonyms penitence and remorse are sometimes interchangeable, but penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds. absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence The words repentance and remorse can be used in similar contexts, but repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change. repentance accompanied by a complete change of character
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remorse

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