remorse (Meaning)
remorse (n)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
remorse (n.)
The anguish, like gnawing pain, excited by a sense of guilt; compunction of conscience for a crime committed, or for the sins of one's past life.
Sympathetic sorrow; pity; compassion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of remorse
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Synonyms:
- embarrassment
- rue
- blame
- fault
- scruple
- chagrin
- ruth
- distress
- responsibility
- misgiving
- culpability
- prick
- excuses
- compunction
- apology
- anguish
- qualm
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No weak antonyms found.
remorse Sentence Examples
- The murderer felt a profound remorse for his heinous crime.
- Despite her initial denial, the thief eventually succumbed to remorse and confessed.
- The parents were filled with remorse over their harsh words to their child.
- The broken-hearted lover wallowed in remorse, unable to escape the memories of their lost love.
- The soldier carried a heavy burden of remorse for the lives he had taken in battle.
- The remorseful student apologized profusely to the teacher for his disrespectful behavior.
- The politician's remorse over his broken promises was met with skepticism by the public.
- The remorseful neighbor offered to help rebuild the house that he had accidentally burned down.
- The parents felt a deep remorse for the sacrifices they had made for their children.
- The grieving widower's heart was consumed by remorse as he replayed their memories over and over.
FAQs About the word remorse
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)The anguish, like gnawing pain, excited by a sense of guilt; compunction of conscience for a crime committed,
remorsefulness, shame,guilt, regret, contriteness, sorrow,contrition, self-reproach, grief, penitence
impenitence, impenitence, remorselessness,remorselessness,
The murderer felt a profound remorse for his heinous crime.
Despite her initial denial, the thief eventually succumbed to remorse and confessed.
The parents were filled with remorse over their harsh words to their child.
The broken-hearted lover wallowed in remorse, unable to escape the memories of their lost love.
