Both Uses
remorse
in
Shingaling: A Wonder Story
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- The longest conversation we'd ever had was back in December, in Ms. Rubin's class, when she asked me—without a shred of remorse—if I would mind switching partners with her so she could be paired up with Savanna.†
p. 214.7 *remorse = deep regret for doing something that was wrong
- I would say her expression right now was definitely remorseful.†
p. 250.5remorseful = full of regret for doing something that was wrong
Definitions:
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(1)
(remorse) a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrongSynonym 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. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)