remorseful

[ri-mawrs-fuhl]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of remorseful¹

First recorded in 1585–95; remorse + -ful

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

His father, Robert Stafford, told reporters outside court that his son was "very remorseful for what happened".

From BBC

It also added it "could not be satisfied that Mr Millar-Evans was fully remorseful".

From BBC

In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ the conflict between Cynthia Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Adam Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

From Los Angeles Times

Goldstein said her client was “profoundly remorseful” for his role in supplying ketamine to Perry, who was vulnerable due to his history of addiction.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apologetic 
• contrite 
• regretful 
• repentant 
• sad 
• sorrowful 
• sorry