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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

Since the 1980s, the brothers have been drawing international acclaim for works such as Mao’s Guilt, a bronze statue of the former Communist dictator kneeling remorsefully.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024

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

“Believe me, if I could take it back,” Bill says remorsefully, adding that he “never meant to hurt Virginia.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2014

“Are you sure she is safe?” whispered Jo, looking remorsefully at the golden head, which might have been swept away from her sight forever under the treacherous ice.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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