Both Uses of
remorse
in
The 100, by Morgan
- The Chancellor stared at Wells, as if looking for a sign of remorse or glee—anything to help him understand why his son had tried to set fire to the only tree evacuated from their ravaged planet.†
p. 16.9 *remorse = deep regret for doing something that was wrong
- The guilt and remorse she'd feel could never compare to Lilly's pain.†
p. 284.5
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.