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remorse Antonyms
Opposite of remorse
Pinning down the opposite of remorse requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Deep, painful regret or guilt felt for a wrong or harmful action that one has committed.
Usage Example
"The defendant showed genuine impenitence for his actions and apologized to the victims' families."
Strongest
impenitence
remorselessness
Strong
callousness
indifference
Weak
satisfaction
Similar words to remorse
Words similar to remorse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
contrition
compunction
repentance
penitence
regret
guilt
self-reproach
shame
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Remorse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/remorse