Remorse synonyms
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The definition of contrition is a feeling of remorse about having done something wrong.
The act or an instance of charging oneself with a fault or mistake.
Conduct that involves guilt; crime; sin
repentance (related)
A repenting or being penitent; feeling of sorrow, etc., esp. for wrongdoing; compunction; contrition; remorse
Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent.
regret (related)
A courteous expression of regret, especially at having to decline an invitation.
shame (related)
Shame is a painful feeling of regret, guilt or embarrassment.
Full of regret; sorrowful or sorry.
good conscience (antonym)
guilty or bad conscience
A sting of conscience or a pang of doubt aroused by wrongdoing or the prospect of wrongdoing:
Marked by or filled with remorse.
Characterized by or indicative of repentance
The definition of anguish is a feeling of physical or mental pain.
Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.
An act of self-mortification or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.
The condition or quality of being penitent; regret for wrongdoing.
Pity is a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone or something.
Any of a genus (Ruta) of strong-scented shrubs of the rue family, esp. an herb (R. graveolens) with yellow flowers and bitter-tasting leaves formerly used in medicine
(Countable) (usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.
Pity or compassion felt for another's trouble, suffering, etc.
indifference (antonym)
Lack of concern, interest, or feeling; apathy
satisfaction (antonym)
Satisfaction is getting what you wanted or desired or the payment of a debt.
happiness (antonym)
(Archaic) Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.
The state of being contrite.
The quality of being remorseful.
A gradual reduction in personnel or membership because of resignation, retirement, or death, often viewed in contrast to reduction from layoffs.
remorselessness (antonym)
The characteristic of lacking remorse
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