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remorseful

American  
[ri-mawrs-fuhl] / rɪˈmɔrs fəl /

adjective

  1. full of remorse.

    Synonyms:
    penitent, regretful, contrite
  2. characterized by or due to remorse.

    a remorseful mood.

    Synonyms:
    penitent, regretful, contrite

Other Word Forms

  • remorsefully adverb
  • remorsefulness noun
  • unremorseful adjective
  • unremorsefully adverb
  • unremorsefulness noun

Etymology

Origin of remorseful

First recorded in 1585–95; remorse + -ful

Example Sentences

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Her lawyer, Joseph Katati, described Edwards as a remorseful first offender with potential.

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Mr Jones said he was "remorseful" for his actions.

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Striking a remorseful tone, she told members she wished the party had scrapped the legislation when it was still in power.

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After spending 13 months in jail, Combs was "remorseful," said Ms Westmoreland.

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Judge James Adkin said in sentencing that he accepted that Hopper, who had no previous convictions, was remorseful.

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