C1nouncrimeemotions
US/rɪˈmɔːrs/
UK/rɪˈmɔːs/
a strong feeling of being sorry for something bad that you have done
In context
The judge noted that the defendant had shown no remorse for the crime.
He felt deep remorse after shouting at his elderly mother.
The driver was full of remorse and apologized to the victim's family in court.
Words that go with remorse
verb + noun
- show remorsePrisoners who show remorse may be released early.
- feel remorseDoes he feel remorse for what he did?
adjective + noun
- deep remorseIn a letter, she expressed deep remorse for her mistakes.
- genuine remorseHer apology seemed to come from genuine remorse.
noun + preposition
- lack of remorseThe court was shocked by his lack of remorse.
adjective + preposition
- full of remorseFull of remorse, the boy returned the stolen bike.