Definition

The quality of not feeling regret or guilt for one's actions.

Example

His remorselessness made it difficult for others to forgive him for his mistakes.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who did something terrible without any guilt?

Yeah, it's shocking how some people show such remorselessness in their actions.

I can't understand how anyone can be so heartless.

It’s really disturbing, but it seems to happen more than we think.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remorselessness → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mors" (from Latin "mors", meaning death) and "-less" (meaning without) and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word describes the state of being without remorse or the feeling of guilt again, particularly in the context of causing harm or death.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') the feeling of guilt ('mors' relates to death) — that's what remorselessness means.

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