remorse

noun
UK: /rɪˈmɔːs/
US: /rɪˈmɔːrs/

  1. A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done wrong.

    1. He felt some remorse for shouting at his mother.
    2. After lying to his friend, he was filled with deep remorse and guilt.

  2. Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

    1. She showed no remorse after stealing the money.
    2. The killer expressed his remorse for the terrible crime he had committed against the victim.

Synonyms

guilt repentance contrition compunction regret

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "remorse" in English means: A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done wrong., Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed..

The phonetic transcription of "remorse" is /rɪˈmɔːs/ in British English and /rɪˈmɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "remorse": guilt, repentance, contrition, compunction, regret.

Example usage of "remorse": "He felt some remorse for shouting at his mother.". More examples on the page.