remorseful
10 antonyms and opposites of remorseful, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Feeling genuinely sorry for something you did wrong.
Antonyms
How to use remorseful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Built from "remorse" (from Latin remordere, "to bite back" — the idea of guilt gnawing at you) plus the adjective ending "-ful."
Full origin of remorseful →Frequently asked questions
What does “remorseful” mean?
The word “remorseful” means feeling genuinely sorry for something you did wrong. In plain terms, feeling bad or guilty about something you did.
How do you pronounce “remorseful”?
“Remorseful” is pronounced rih-MAWS-fuul (/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “remorseful” in a sentence?
Here is “remorseful” used in a sentence: “He seemed truly remorseful about missing her birthday.”
What is another word for “remorseful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “remorseful” include penitent, apologetic, regretful, repentant, contrite and guilt-ridden.
What is the opposite of “remorseful”?
The opposite of “remorseful” — its antonyms — are remorseless, unremorseful, unrepentant, impenitent and obdurate.
What part of speech is “remorseful”?
“Remorseful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “remorseful” come from?
The word “remorseful” comes from Latin. Built from "remorse" (from Latin remordere, "to bite back" — the idea of guilt gnawing at you) plus the adjective ending "-ful.".