REMORSE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REMORSE?

Need another word that means the same as “remorse”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “remorse” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Remorse” are: compunction, self-reproach, contrition, deep regret, repentance, penitence, guilt, feelings of guilt, bad conscience, ruefulness, contriteness, sorrow, shame, self-accusation, self-condemnation

Remorse as a Noun

Definitions of "Remorse" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “remorse” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed.
• Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Synonyms of "Remorse" as a noun (15 Words)

bad conscience	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
compunction	A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. They used their tanks without compunction.
contriteness	An artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
contrition	Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation. To show contrition for his crime he offered to do community service.
deep regret	A long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor.
feelings of guilt	A physical sensation that you experience.
guilt	Remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense. It is the duty of the prosecution to prove the prisoner s guilt.
penitence	The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance. A public display of penitence.
repentance	Remorse for your past conduct. Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved.
ruefulness	Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.
self-accusation	An admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be.
self-condemnation	An admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be.
self-reproach	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed.
shame	A person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honour. What a shame Ellie won t be here.
sorrow	An event or circumstance that causes sorrow. A bereaved person needs time to work through their sorrow.

Usage Examples of "Remorse" as a noun

• They were filled with remorse and shame.

Associations of "Remorse" (30 Words)

apologetic	Expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure. She was very apologetic about the whole incident.
atonement	The reconciliation of God and mankind through Jesus Christ. He submitted his resignation as an act of atonement.
compunction	A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. They used their tanks without compunction.
confess	Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed usually under pressure. St Ambrose would weep bitter tears when confessing a sinner.
confession	The religious body or Church sharing a confession of faith. His words are a political confession of faith.
confessor	A priest who hears confessions and gives absolution and spiritual counsel. If one prisoner confesses and implicates the other the confessor will go free as a reward.
contrite	Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. A contrite tone.
contrition	Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation. Prayers of contrition.
forgive	Stop blaming or grant forgiveness. She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday.
penance	Impose a penance on. He had done public penance for those hasty words.
penitence	The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance. A public display of penitence.
penitent	Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. A penitent expression.
penitential	Relating to or expressing penitence or penance. Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.
qualm	A momentary faint or sick feeling. Military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press.
regret	Express with regret. I always regretted that I never trained.
regretful	Feeling or showing regret. Regretful over mistakes she had made.
regretfully	In a regretful manner. Regretfully mounting costs forced the branch to close.
remorseful	Filled with remorse; sorry. The defendant was remorseful for what he had done.
repent	Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about. Marian came to repent her hasty judgement.
repentance	The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse. Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved.
repentant	Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds. He is truly repentant for his incredible naivety and stupidity.
rue	Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy. To his rue the error cost him the game.
rueful	Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. She gave a rueful grin.
salvation	The state of being saved or preserved from harm. They turned to individualism as their salvation.
sceptic	A person who doubts the truth of Christianity and other religions; an atheist.
scruple	Raise scruples. In the choice of a second wife one scruple of prudence is worth a pound of passion.
sin	Commit a sin violate a law of God or a moral law. Lord we have sinned against you.
sinner	A person who transgresses against divine law by committing an immoral act or acts. God forgives repentant sinners.
sorry	Unpleasant and regrettable, especially on account of incompetence or misbehaviour. A sorry excuse.
uneasiness	Inability to rest or relax or be still. I sensed the uneasiness of people around me.