as in guilt
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years
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Recent Examples of remorse
Jarvis’ performance is transformative, making Mark both pathetic and feverishly alive, his corrosive remorse seemingly genuine.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The statement of remorse by Musk, who spent more than $250 million to help elect Trump in 2024, comes as observers have noticed another shift in his tone on social media toward the Administration.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 June 2025
During last month’s clemency hearing, Hanson expressed remorse for his involvement in the crimes and apologized to the victims’ families.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
But seven years later, Barr expresses no remorse about her social media outburst.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 6 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The statement of remorse by Musk, who spent more than $250 million to help elect Trump in 2024, comes as observers have noticed another shift in his tone on social media toward the Administration.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 June 2025
During last month’s clemency hearing, Hanson expressed remorse for his involvement in the crimes and apologized to the victims’ families.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
But seven years later, Barr expresses no remorse about her social media outburst.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remorse
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There was overwhelming evidence of his guilt, including his DNA on the knife sheath, cell site evidence the night of the murders, video surveillance of his white Hyundai Elantra, and Amazon search and purchase history of the murder weapon.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Still unaware of the Front Man’s true identity, Gi-hun grapples with survivor’s guilt and begs to be killed.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But general manager Don Waddell expressed no regrets or disappointment after one trade fell through and several others fizzled out before gaining any traction.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The part ultimately went to Ariana Grande, but Seyfried has no regrets.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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Here’s an alphabetical list: Demons at Dawn is Julián Hernández’s morning-after romance, a rebuke of the walk of shame that embraces a careerist couple’s need for love.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 July 2025
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Many people with hypersexual behaviors feel intense feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their mental health.2 Experts aren’t sure what causes hypersexuality.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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“Remorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/remorse. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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