Vocabulary
Remorse
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
Urdu meaning
پچھتاوا، ندامت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The cumulative impact, if unchecked, would be the annihilation of adversaries with no remorse.
- Her father was present at the hanging he tells Al Jazeera; 1mran did not seek forgiveness or express remorse.
- Incidentally, Netanyahu has expressed rare remorse.
- It is because of this mollycoddling by its Western patrons that Israel today feels it can violate the sovereignty of other states at will, while butchering the Palestinian people without remorse.
- Unchecked repulsive behaviour triggers remorse, anger and a bullying-victim cycle, thereby producing more offenders.
Synonyms
contrition, deep regret, repentance, penitence, guilt, feelings of guilt
Curator example
“they were filled with remorse and shame”
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