remorseful
adjective
re·morse·ful
ri-ˈmȯrs-fəl 
: motivated or marked by remorse
remorsefulness
noun
Examples of remorseful in a Sentence
was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family
Recent Examples on the Web
During her sentencing, Javice appeared remorseful, according to several reports.
—
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
While the lyrics seem remorseful, Cardi’s only regrets are for him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The exceptions are Art Malik, who makes Claudius’ duplicity believable, and Sheeba Chadha, who is wrenching when Gertrude becomes remorseful.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remorseful
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
While the lyrics seem remorseful, Cardi’s only regrets are for him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The exceptions are Art Malik, who makes Claudius’ duplicity believable, and Sheeba Chadha, who is wrenching when Gertrude becomes remorseful.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remorseful
Cite this Entry
“Remorseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remorseful. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share