remorseful

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or showing regret or sadness for past actions or mistakes.

• verb

  Experiencing or expressing regret or remorse.

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Antonyms

remorseless , unremorseful , unrepentant

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Synonyms

apologetic , penitent , regretful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remorseful
sorrowful , forgetful , morrowful , borrowful

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Variants

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remorseful , remorsefully , remorsefulness , remorsefulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French remors, from re- 'back' + mor 'regret'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remorse' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. Remorse is a common theme in many religions, with confession and repentance being important aspects of many faiths.

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Related Concepts

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1. regret: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over a past action or decision.

2. repentance: A feeling of regret or remorse for past actions, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.

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Culture

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Remorse is a common theme in literature, often portrayed as a necessary step towards redemption and forgiveness. In art, remorseful characters are often depicted with symbols of sadness or regret, such as tears or a broken heart.

How to Memorize "remorseful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad expression, head in hands, reflecting on past mistakes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of regret or sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remorse: Regret Making Others Sad' to remember the definition.

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