34 entries under concern topic. ×

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contrition(noun, feeling, worry, distress)
18
repentance(noun, feeling, bad, worry)
17
remorse(noun, upset, feeling, worry)
13
compunction(noun, upset, feeling, worry)
10
sorrow(noun, worry, shame, woe)
8
grief(noun, worry, distress, shame)
7
qualm(noun, worry, distress, anxiety)
7
self-reproach(noun, worry, distress, shame)
6
lamentation(noun, worry, shame, woe)
5
ruefulness(noun, worry, distress, shame)
4
anguish(noun, worry, distress, anxiety)
4
apology(noun, worry, shame, disappointment)
3
regretfulness(noun, worry, shame, disappointment)
3
scruple(noun, upset, worry, distress)
2
heartache(noun, worry, shame, anguish)
2
self-accusation(noun, worry, shame, disappointment)
2
self-condemnation(noun, worry, distress, shame)
1
affliction(noun, worry, shame, anguish)
1
annoyance(noun, worry, shame, anguish)
1
apologies(noun, worry, shame, disappointment)
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