remorse
word
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
ri-MORS
/ɹɪmˈɔːs/
ri-MAWS
Definition
A strong feeling of sadness or guilt because you know you have done something wrong.
Usage & Nuances
"Remorse" is formal and emotional, often used after admitting fault or regretting serious mistakes. Common phrases include "feel remorse," "show remorse," or "express remorse." Not interchangeable with "regret" in all situations; "remorse" is deeper and more connected to feeling guilt.
Spanish: remordimientoPortuguese (BR): remorsoPortuguese (PT): remorsoChinese (Simplified): 悔恨Chinese (Traditional): 懊悔Hindi: पश्चातापArabic: ندمBengali: অনুশোচনা - অনুতাপRussian: раскаяниеJapanese: 良心の呵責 - 後悔（深い罪悪感を伴う）Vietnamese: ăn năn - hối hận (sâu sắc hơn)Korean: 후회 (깊은 죄책감) - 양심의 가책Turkish: pişmanlık (derin suçluluk)Urdu: ندامت - پشیمانی (گہرا احساسِ جرم)Indonesian: penyesalan mendalam - rasa bersalah
Example Sentences
He felt deep remorse after lying to his friend.
basic
She showed remorse for breaking the vase.
basic
The criminal expressed remorse in court.
basic
No amount of remorse could change what happened.
natural
She apologized with genuine remorse in her voice.
natural
Looking back, she was filled with remorse for missing her grandmother’s last call.
natural