| regret(noun, action, distress, shame, sorrow) |
| remorse(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern) |
| contrition(noun, feeling, worry, concern, distress) |
| shame(noun, sorrow, disgrace, dishonor, duty) |
| qualm(noun, feeling, worry, concern, distress) |
| repentance(noun, feeling, bad, worry, concern) |
| penitence(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern) |
| self-reproach(noun, worry, concern, distress, confusion) |
| scruple(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern) |
| misgiving(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern) |
| rue(noun, feeling, understanding, distress, shame) |
| reluctance(noun, sorrow, doubt, fear, integrity) |
| conscience(noun, worry, concern, shame, sorrow) |
| contriteness(noun, feeling, distress, shame, sorrow) |
| guilt(noun, confusion, shame, sorrow, disgrace) |
| hesitation(noun, doubt, fear, integrity, morality) |
| penance(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, woe) |
| sorrow(noun, understanding, empathy, worry, concern) |
| compassion(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, concern) |
| attrition(noun, feeling, distress, shame, sorrow) |