Remorse: meaning, definitions and examples

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remorse

[ rɪˈmɔːs ]

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feeling

A deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Synonyms

guilt, penitence, regret

Examples of usage

He felt a deep remorse for his actions.
She was filled with remorse after realizing the consequences of her mistake.

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action

To feel deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Synonyms

apologize, regret, repent

Examples of usage

He remorsefully apologized for his behavior.
She remorsefully confessed to her mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "remorse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remorso

🇮🇳 पछतावा

🇩🇪 Reue

🇮🇩 penyesalan

🇺🇦 жаль

🇵🇱 skrucha

🇯🇵 後悔 (こうかい)

🇫🇷 remords

🇪🇸 remordimiento

🇹🇷 pişmanlık

🇰🇷 후회 (huhoe)

🇸🇦 ندم

🇨🇿 lítost

🇸🇰 ľútosť

🇨🇳 悔恨 (huǐhèn)

🇸🇮 obžalovanje

🇮🇸 eftirsjá

🇰🇿 өкініш

🇬🇪 ნანობი (nanobi)

🇦🇿 peşmanlıq

🇲🇽 remordimiento

Word origin

The word 'remorse' originated from the Latin word 'remorsus', which means 'to bite back'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century. The concept of remorse has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the complex nature of human emotions and moral responsibility.