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remorse vs sorrow

sorrow vs remorse

remorse and sorrow both are nouns.

remorse is not a verb while sorrow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remorse Yes No No No
sorrow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sorrow is a hypernym of remorse; that is, sorrow is a word with a broader meaning than remorse:
  • remorse: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
  • sorrow: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other hypernyms of remorse include regret, rue, ruefulness.
remorse (noun) sorrow (noun)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) something that causes great unhappiness
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
the state of being sad
remorse (verb) sorrow (verb)
feel grief
Difference between remorse and sorrow

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