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remorse Synonyms

Another word for remorse

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• 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 contrition for his actions and apologized to the victims' families."

Strongest
contrition
compunction
repentance
penitence
Strong
regret
guilt
self-reproach
sorrow
shame

Opposites of remorse

The opposite of remorse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

remorselessness
impenitence
callousness
indifference
satisfaction
See all opposites of remorse

• Nearby Words

remodeler
remold
remora
remorse
remorseful
remorsefully
remorseless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Remorse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/remorse
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