remorseful

adjective

re·​morse·​ful ri-ˈmȯrs-fəl How to pronounce remorseful (audio)
: motivated or marked by remorse
remorsefully adverb
remorsefulness noun

Examples of remorseful in a Sentence

was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family
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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 Singh Pannun said Singh was remorseful about the accident. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 Brom understands the severity of his crimes, is remorseful and has apologized to everyone involved. Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025 Officers said Neal was remorseful during interviews. Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for remorseful

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remorseful was in 1592

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“Remorseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remorseful. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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remorseful

adjective
re·​morse·​ful ri-ˈmȯrs-fəl How to pronounce remorseful (audio)
: moved or marked by remorse
remorsefully adverb
remorsefulness noun

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