Both Uses of
remorse
in
Candide
- What will it avail me to spin out my wretched days and drag them far from her in remorse and despair?†
Chpt 16
- Candide ... felt some remorse in having been unfaithful to Miss Cunegonde.
Chpt 22 *remorse = regret (for doing something that was wrong)
Definition:
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(remorse) a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrongeditor's notes: Synonym comparison (if you're into word choice):
Many consider the word remorse stronger than the word regret. Also, it is more personal. One might regret that their team lost the game, but feel remorse that they missed the bus and weren't there to help the team.