Remorse Synonyms

17 remorse synonyms include contrition, deep regret, repentance, penitence, guilt, feelings of guilt, bad/guilty conscience, and ruefulness. Remorse is a noun, and its antonyms are impenitence and remorselessness. Here are some additional synonyms for "remorse" with example sentences.

Another word for Remorse

17 other ways to say remorse.

  • sorrow  
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  • shame
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  • self-reproach  
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  • self-condemnation  
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  • self-accusation  
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  • ruefulness  
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  • repentance  
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  • remorsefulness  
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  • penitence  
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  • pangs of conscience  
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  • guilt  
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  • feelings of guilt  
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  • deep regret  
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  • contrition  
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  • contriteness  
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  • compunction  
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  • bad/guilty conscience  
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Use remorse in a Sentence

A sense of remorse lingered in the room.

He felt deep remorse for his mistakes.

remorse consumed him after the argument.

She apologized with visible remorse.

The letter was full of remorse and regret.