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remorsefully

American  
[ri-mawrs-fuh-lee] / rɪˈmɔrs fə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is characterized by remorse for a wrong act.


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Today, Manuel remorsefully talks about learning through his work on “Top Model” how these real young women were forced into misleading but defining storylines.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

But when asked about Goff, McVay does not miss an opportunity to remorsefully reference the clunky, impersonal way he handled the quarterback’s exit from Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025

"I take marriage very seriously... and it seems like I don't now," she said, remorsefully.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2021

Paul’s 2005 followup The Trinity was popular among fans but panned by critics, and he recalls his fade from global fame a little remorsefully.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 5, 2016

Delia, who had been wandering off toward the back end of the wagon, looked at me remorsefully for a moment and then climbed up next to Velia.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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