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View usage for: (rɪmɔːʳs) uncountable nounRemorse is a strong feeling of sadness and regret about something wrong that you have done. He was full of remorse. He has shown no remorse for his actions. Synonyms: regret, shame, guilt, pity More Synonyms of remorse remorse in British English (rɪˈmɔːs) noun1. a sense of deep regret and guilt for some misdeed 2. compunction; pity; compassion Derived forms remorseful (reˈmorseful) adjective remorsefully (reˈmorsefully) adverb remorsefulness (reˈmorsefulness) noun Word origin C14: from Medieval Latin remorsus a gnawing, from Latin remordēre to bite again, from re- + mordēre to bite remorse in American English (rɪˈmɔrs) noun1. a deep, torturing sense of guilt felt over a wrong that one has done; self-reproach 2. pity; compassion now only in without remorse, pitilessly SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpenitence Word origin ME remors < OFr < LL remorsus < L, pp. of remordere < re-, again + mordere, to bite: see mordant Examples of 'remorse' in a sentenceremorse One of the most striking findings is the complete absence of any buyers' remorse.I feel remorse she lost her dog.You have expressed genuine concern and remorse about the position you had put yourself in.He is going to be full of remorse and regret for his stupidity.He has no memories and feels no remorse.There were no feelings of remorse or guilt from him at all.We should not expect anything resembling genuine remorse.The same was true of his feelings of guilt and remorse.They were disciplined but will keep their jobs because of their genuine remorse.How are you not going to feel this enormous remorse and guilt?Staff at the reform centre say that he has expressed genuine remorse.He showed genuine remorse when we met yesterday.She feels deep remorse for her actions on that tragic day and reflects on these on a daily basis.She agrees but instantly feels remorse.He feels no remorse or regret.And do they feel any remorse?She had a catastrophic case of buyer 's remorse.After Derby he learnt that resigning on a whim led to remorse and regret.Either that or we may just suffer a nasty case of buyer 's remorse.Did she have any buyer 's remorse?But more and more politicians and commentators are suffering buyers' remorse.I find your offending disgusting, cynical and it seems without any regret or remorse.I feel deep remorse and am very sorry for what happened'. Quotationsremorse, the fatal egg by pleasure laidWilliam CowperThe Progress of Error In other languagesremorse British English: remorse / rɪˈmɔːs/ NOUN Remorse is a strong feeling of guilt and regret about something wrong that you have done. He was filled with remorse. - American English: remorse
- Arabic: نَدَم
- Brazilian Portuguese: remorso
- Chinese: 懊悔
- Croatian: kajanje
- Czech: výčitky svědomí
- Danish: samvittighedskval
- Dutch: wroeging
- European Spanish: remordimiento
- Finnish: tunnontuskat
- French: remords
- German: Reue
- Greek: τύψεις
- Italian: rimorso
- Japanese: 良心の呵責
- Korean: 깊은 후회
- Norwegian: anger
- Polish: wyrzuty sumienia
- European Portuguese: remorso
- Romanian: remușcare
- Russian: раскаяние
- Latin American Spanish: remordimiento
- Swedish: ånger
- Thai: การสำนึกผิด
- Turkish: vicdan azabı
- Ukrainian: каяття
- Vietnamese: sự ăn năn
Chinese translation of 'remorse'Definition a sense of deep regret and guilt for something one did She has shown no remorse for her actions. Synonyms shame self-reproach pangs of conscience ruefulness bad or guilty conscience Quotationremorse, the fatal egg by pleasure laid [William Cowper – The Progress of Error]Additional synonymsDefinition great mental pain A cry of anguish burst from her lips. Synonyms suffering, pain, torture, distress, grief, misery, agony, torment, sorrow, woe, heartache, heartbreak, pang, throe Definition a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another They preach universal kindness and compassion. Synonyms sympathy, understanding, charity, pity, humanity, ruth (archaic), mercy, heart, quarter, sorrow, kindness, tenderness, condolence, clemency, commiseration, fellow feeling, soft-heartedness, tender-heartedness, aroha (New Zealand) Definition a feeling of guilt or regret I had no compunction about stealing from my parents. Synonyms guilt, misgiving, qualm, scruples, regret, reluctance, sorrow, remorse, repentance, contrition, penitence, stab or sting of conscience, work out - remnant
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Additional synonymsShe is full of contrition and has vowed to change her ways. Synonyms regret, sorrow, remorse, repentance, compunction, penitence, self-reproach Definition deep or intense sorrow Their grief soon gave way to anger. Synonyms sadness, suffering, pain, regret, distress, misery, agony, mourning, sorrow, woe, anguish, remorse, bereavement, heartache, heartbreak, mournfulness, dejectionDefinition remorse or self-reproach caused by feeling that one has done something wrong Her emotions went from anger to guilt in the space of a few seconds. Synonyms shame, regret, remorse, contrition, guilty conscience, bad conscience, self-reproach, self-condemnation, guiltiness She hung her head in mock penitence. Synonyms repentance, shame, regret, sorrow, remorse, contrition, compunction, self-reproach, ruefulness Definition sorrow felt for the sufferings of others He felt a sudden tender pity for her. Synonyms compassion, understanding, charity, sympathy, distress, sadness, sorrow, kindness, tenderness, condolence, commiseration, fellow feelingThey showed no repentance during their trial. Synonyms regret, guilt, grief, sorrow, remorse, contrition, compunction, penitence, self-reproach, sackcloth and ashes, sorriness Definition deep sadness or regret, associated with death or sympathy for another's misfortune It was a time of great sorrow. Synonyms grief, sadness, woe, regret, distress, misery, mourning, anguish, unhappiness, heartache, heartbreak, affliction |