as in guilt
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years
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Recent Examples of remorse
So to be able to take—with no remorse or no consequence—ten threes every game?
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
When those promises go unfulfilled, some voters will inevitably feel buyer's remorse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Now, some Democratic senators have buyers’ remorse.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Hearing begins with testimony from a family member The defense began by calling Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of Erik and Lyle, who testified that the brothers have repeatedly expressed remorse for their actions.
—Jaimie Ding, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
When those promises go unfulfilled, some voters will inevitably feel buyer's remorse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Now, some Democratic senators have buyers’ remorse.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Hearing begins with testimony from a family member The defense began by calling Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of Erik and Lyle, who testified that the brothers have repeatedly expressed remorse for their actions.
—Jaimie Ding, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for remorse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remorse
Noun
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 23-year-old woman from Peoria was arrested on charges of burglary and retail theft at 4:42 p.m. May 21 at North Washington Street and East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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For Omer Shem Tov, among the last of the hostages to be released before the ceasefire collapsed in March, there is an ever-present feeling of guilt.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Why a fallen Thunderbird’s mom has no regrets The dangers of flying such complex formations are top of mind for crew members.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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To be conscious of one’s regrets is proof of having lived an examined life.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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That means having the courage to say what needs to be said—without blame, without shame and always with the intention to help.—
Jaide Massin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But when the nights are long and your world has shattered, just having something to talk to without shame or fear, can be the difference between falling apart and holding on.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Remorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remorse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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