C1
regret vs remorse
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| regretnoun/rɪˈɡret/ | Meaning a feeling of being sad or sorry about something you did or did not do | Goes with no regrets | Example My biggest regret is not spending more time with my grandmother. |
| remorsenoun/rɪˈmɔːrs/ | Meaning a strong feeling of being sorry for something bad that you have done | Goes with show remorse | Example He felt deep remorse after shouting at his elderly mother. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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