CEFR C1

remorse

noun

Meaning

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Examples

The criminal showed no remorse for his actions during the trial.
She was filled with remorse after realizing her harsh words had hurt her sister.

Synonyms: regret, guilt, penitence, contrition

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remorse (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Definition

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Examples

The criminal showed no remorse for his actions during the trial.
She was filled with remorse after realizing her harsh words had hurt her sister.
Despite his apology, the victim's family could not forgive him, seeing no genuine remorse.

How to Use remorse

remorse for (prepositional phrase): Regret or guilt concerning a specific action or event. — "He felt great remorse for having lied to his parents."
remorse over (prepositional phrase): Regret or guilt about a particular situation or outcome. — "Her remorse over the missed opportunity was evident."

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