👉 Remorse is a feeling of regret, sadness, or remorse that arises from an act of wrong doing. It can be defined as the negative emotion associated with a wrongdoing, especially when committed in an attempt to avoid punishment or to cover up the crime. In a broader sense, remorseness could also refer to the process of recollecting one's actions after committing them, which is often seen as a means of self-reflection and personal growth.