remorse
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noun
1.
deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunction.
2.
Obsolete. pity; compassion.
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remorse (rɪˈmɔːs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a sense of deep regret and guilt for some misdeed |
| 2. | compunction; pity; compassion |
| [C14: from Medieval Latin remorsus a gnawing, from Latin remordēre to bite again, from | |
| re'morseful | |
| —adj | |
| re'morsefully | |
| —adv | |
| re'morsefulness | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
remorse
late 14c., from O.Fr. remors (Fr. remords), from M.L. remorsum, from neut. pp. of L. remordere "to vex, disturb," lit. "to bite back," from re- "again" + mordere "to bite" (see smart (v.)). The sense evolution was via the M.L. phrase remorsus conscientiæ (translated
into M.E. as ayenbite of inwit).
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Example sentences
The weight to be given a defendant's expression of remorse is a credibility determination left to the trial court.
Psychopaths lie without compunction, injure without remorse, and cheat with little fear of detection.
Trying to keep everyone talking while trying to keep him alive because of his total lack of remorse or fear, is a full time job.
The determination by the trial court of a defendant's remorse is similar to a determination of credibility.
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