Both Uses of
remorse
in
Cold Sassy Tree
- I was soon trembling with remorse as well as lust.†
remorse = deep regret for doing something that was wrong
- But for once I was soaked through with honest remorse.
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Definition:
a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrong
Synonym comparison (if you're into word choice):
Many consider the word remorse stronger than the word regret. Also, it is more personal. One might regret that their team lost the game, but feel remorse that they missed the bus and weren't there to help the team.
Many consider the word remorse stronger than the word regret. Also, it is more personal. One might regret that their team lost the game, but feel remorse that they missed the bus and weren't there to help the team.