Remorse

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Definitions of remorse

noun a feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Example Sentences

A1 I felt remorse after accidentally breaking my friend's favorite mug.

A2 She showed no remorse for her actions, even though they hurt others.

B1 The criminal expressed deep remorse for the harm he had caused to his victims.

B2 Despite his remorse, he knew he would have to face the consequences of his actions.

C1 Her remorse over the decision haunted her for years, leading to sleepless nights.

C2 The remorse he felt for betraying his best friend was overwhelming and consuming.

Examples of remorse in a Sentence

formal The defendant showed no signs of remorse during the trial.

informal He didn't feel any remorse for what he did.

slang She's got no remorse for her actions.

figurative The artist painted a picture of remorse on the subject's face.

Grammatical Forms of remorse

• past tense: remorsed
• plural: remorses
• comparative: more remorseful
• superlative: most remorseful
• present tense: remorse
• future tense: will remorse
• perfect tense: have remorse
• continuous tense: remorsing
• singular: remorse
• positive degree: remorseful
• infinitive: to remorse
• gerund: remorsing
• participle: remorsed

Origin and Evolution of remorse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'remorse' originated from the Old French word 'remors' which came from the Latin word 'remorsus' meaning 'to bite back'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'remorse' has evolved to encompass feelings of deep regret or guilt for past actions, reflecting a sense of moral responsibility and self-reproach.