remorse
intermediateB2/rɪˈmɔːrs/ · re-morse
A deep sense of guilt or regret for a wrong committed.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.