remorse Synonyms

compunction self-reproach anguish penitence grief repentance contrition regret rue sorriness sorrowfulness ruefulness blues self-reproof shame regrets self-accusation shrift woe sorrow self-flagellation culpableness broken heart qualms deep regret bad conscience sackcloth and ashes skeleton in the cupboard shamefacedness self-disgust remorsefulness regretfulness pang of conscience guilty conscience guilt complex agenbite homesickness twinges of conscience low-spiritedness self-condemnation sadness guiltiness guilt embarrassment distress dismay contriteness conscience abashment compassion