Remorse and Ruefulness

Remorse noun - A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).

Ruefulness is a synonym for remorse in regret topic. In some cases you can use "Ruefulness" instead a noun "Remorse", when it comes to topics like contrition, guilty or bad conscience.

Nearby Words: remorseless, remorseful

Ruefulness noun - Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

Remorse is a synonym for ruefulness in shame topic. You can use "Remorse" instead a noun "Ruefulness", if it concerns topics such as penitence, upset over past action.

Nearby Words: rueful, ruefully