Meaning & use

remorse

noun·Academic

Deep regret and guilt for something wrong or harmful that one has done.

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He expressed sincere remorse for the pain his mistake had caused.

She felt no remorse after standing up for what she believed was right.

A note on using this word

Remorse specifically follows wrongdoing and involves guilt, unlike plain "regret," which can apply to any disappointing outcome.

Words with a similar meaning

regretguiltcontrition

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