i need to know what that word means
2006-12-12 08:19:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
remorse
n
1. guilt: a strong feeling of guilt and regret
2. pity: compassion or pity (archaic)
2006-12-12 08:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kay G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. A gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs; self-reproach.
2. sympathetic sorrow; compassion
These are the two major definitions given by Webster's Dictionary. Usually, remorse carries the first meaning, when someone recognizes that he/she has done wrong, whether toward God or to another person or group, and they have a deep sense of guilt.
Remorse, itself, is valuable, only when connected with a willingness to attempt to undo the wrong. But the term "remorse" does not necessitate that one try to undo the past.
2006-12-12 08:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by C Gardner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remorse is an emotional expression of personal regret -- that is, the emotion felt by the injurer after he or she has injured. Remorse is closely allied to guilt. Ex. The boy felt much remorse after hitting the old lady. The idea of remorse is used in restorative justice.
2006-12-12 08:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Xander C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remorse is an emotional expression of personal regret.1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : 2 obsolete
2006-12-12 08:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by TLC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remorse is the bad feeling you get when you do something on the spur of the moment then think about it later and feel you have done wrong
i.e. u may have an argument with someone and say something bad that really upsets them.. then when u calm down later you wish u hadn't said what u said..especially if the conciquences lead to that person killing themselves or something... bit extreme but u get the picture /
2006-12-12 08:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going out on a Friday; spending $20,000.00 (on credit) you don't have on a Car you don't need. Waking up Saturday morning with a "what the Heck did I do?" feeling inside. That's Buyer's remorse.
2006-12-12 08:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remorse is the feeling of guilt or fault you feel for something you have done. It is usually related to a negative act, or one you feel badly about.
2006-12-12 08:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guilt
2006-12-12 08:21:28 · answer #8 · answered by Being myself© 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can i suggest next time you open that big bible called DICTIONARY? but i can look it up for you this time.
Remorse: deep regret for having done something wrong: He was filled/overcome with remorse for not having visited his dying father.
Reference: Oxford dictionary.
2006-12-12 08:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by Rosita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you have a change of heart - usually associated with guilt. you did something bad and now you feel it was wrong so you show remorse....hope this helps
2006-12-12 08:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋