remorsefulness

noun

as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing he was gnawed by an unrelenting remorsefulness for the pain that he had caused people

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remorsefulness
  1. remorse
  2. guilt
  3. regret
  4. shame
Noun
  • Rabbi Joshua Davidson of Congregation Emanu-El, a Reform synagogue in New York, likewise said he was convinced by Galliano’s statements of remorse and his efforts to educate himself about Judaism and the Holocaust.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After 25 years, juveniles sentenced to life in prison are entitled to a sentence review, where a judge considers modifying a defendant’s sentence — and weighs evidence of a defendant’s rehabilitation, maturity, remorse and background.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remorse
Noun
  • Meta doesn’t have to admit guilt and almost a third of the fine is contingent on competitors adopting similar measures.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe Druckenmiller owning his AI use and receiving the Journal’s blessing heralds a new era of guilt-free mechanized writing.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of guilt
Noun
  • Upon reflection, Alter said his only regret was not warning players in advance.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For Arnett, though, greater than the fear of starting over was the regret of not pursuing the opportunity.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of regret
Noun
  • There can be a lot of shame in the discussion if parents are in debt, Kerner said.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Not just shame but gross unfitness for serving in a role at a state university.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shame
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“Remorsefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remorsefulness. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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