Words / C1

ri-MORS/rɪˈmɔːs/

Remorse is a strong feeling of guilt for a wrong you have done: feel remorse, without remorse. Guilt is everyday; regret (this batch) can be milder and about missed chances; pride sits opposite. Feeling sorry does not unsend a leak.

Meaning

A strong feeling of guilt and regret for a wrong you have done.

Examples

• “Remorse after the leak does not unsend the draft grade.”
• “Guilt is everyday. Regret is this batch and can be milder. A feeling is private. A forward is a timestamped fact. Delete is too late; log the breach.”

Good to know

Deep guilt for a wrong. Everyday: guilt. Milder cousin: regret (this batch). Feeling sorry ≠ an unsent leak.

Near in meaning

guilt

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