All 3 Uses of
remorse
in
The Kite Runner
- You don't know the meaning of the word 'liberating' until you've done that, stood in a roomful of targets, let the bullets fly, free of guilt and remorse, knowing you are virtuous, good, and decent.
p. 277.4remorse = regret
- And this is what I want you to understand, that good, real good, was born out of your father's remorse.
p. 302.1remorse = regret for doing something that was wrong
- But Baba had found a way to create good out of his remorse.
p. 303.1 *remorse = deep regret
Definition:
a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrong
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.
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.