Remorse – Someone's deep regret for a wrong they have done

(Pronounced ree-mors)

To remember the definition of the word remorse, use the following mnemonic:

He revisited the moors (remorse) and regretted the wrong he had done when he dumped all that rubbish.

Examples of remorse in a sentence

The psychopath appeared content and showed no remorse during the murder trial.

My stockbroker told me that if I do not buy the stock now I will feel buyer’s remorse when the value doubles.

 Bill felt remorse when he crashed his friend's car.