🇬🇧🇨🇳 remorse - 悔恨 : English Lesson

Meaning of "remorse" ("悔恨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Remorse is the strong, sad, and sorry feeling you get after doing something wrong, when you really wish you could go back in time, undo it, and do the right thing instead.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I felt remorse after saying I’d only watch one more episode, then finishing the entire season and turning into a human couch cushion.

After bragging that he could do a backflip, Sam felt remorse mid-air when he realized he could actually only do a back-flop.

I felt instant remorse after telling my little brother the moon was a giant cheese wheel and then watching him lick the window at night.

Jenny’s remorse exploded when she realized the “permanent” marker she used on Dad’s face was, in fact, extremely permanent.

Scientists say even some animals show signs like remorse—so if your dog looks guilty after eating your sandwich, it might actually be feeling bad…or just sad the sandwich is gone.

He stole the old clock, then watched it break; remorse pooled in his chest. Remorse tightened his throat when the owner cried. Remorse made him return the pieces, remorse made him kneel and help fix the frame. The owner forgave; remorse softened into relief, and he left wiping his eyes.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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