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remorse

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/rɪˈmɔːrs/ · re-morse

A deep sense of guilt or regret for a wrong committed.

Meanings

nounformal

A deep sense of guilt or regret for a wrong committed.

کسی کی غلطی کے لئے گہری گناہ یا افسوس کی کیفیت۔

پچھتاوا

pachtawa

Synonyms

guiltregretcompunctionگناہندامتافسوس

Antonyms

indifferenceunrepentancehappinessعدم دلچسپیبے تابیخوشی

Common Collocations

  • feel remorse
  • deep remorse
  • sense of remorse

Example Sentences

He felt great remorse after realizing the impact of his words.

اس نے اپنے الفاظ کے اثرات کو سمجھنے کے بعد بڑا پچھتاوا محسوس کیا۔

Us ne apne alfaaz ke asraat ko samajhne ke baad bara pachtawa mehsoos kiya.

Her remorse for her actions was evident in her eyes.

اس کے عمل کے لئے پچھتاوا اس کی آنکھوں میں واضح تھا۔

Us ke amal ke liye pachtawa us ki aankhon mein wazeh tha.

Living with regret and remorse can be overwhelming.

افسوس اور پچھتاوے کے ساتھ جینا بہت بھاری ہو سکتا ہے۔

Afsoos aur pachtaway ke saath jeena bohat bhaari ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

remittance:Remorse refers to regret, while remittance refers to money sent as payment.

Word Family

remorseful
adjectiveپچھتاوے والا
remorsefully
adverbپچھتاوے کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'remorse' as 're' + 'more' of guilt.

Imagine a person holding their head in their hands, reflecting on their wrongdoings.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پچھتاوے سے دل کو ملتا ہے سکون زندگی کی ڈگر پر چلتا ہے جنون

Pachtaway se dil ko milta hai sukoon Zindagi ki daghar par chalta hai junoon

Remorse brings peace to the heart, On the path of life, it guides in part.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پچھتاوا کبھی کام نہیں آتا

Pachtawa kabhi kaam nahi aata

Remorse never helps.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "remorsus" — biting back

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin roots, closely associated with feelings of guilt and sorrow over actions taken or not taken.