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
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All my remorseful online purchases happened during the pandemic.
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Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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The exceptions are Art Malik, who makes Claudius’ duplicity believable, and Sheeba Chadha, who is wrenching when Gertrude becomes remorseful.
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Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 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
Singh Pannun said Singh was remorseful about the accident.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remorseful
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“Remorseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remorseful. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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