remorseful
adjective
re·morse·ful
ri-ˈmȯrs-fəl 
: motivated or marked by remorse
remorsefulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of remorseful in a Sentence
was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family
Recent Examples on the Web
Inmate’s remorse and trial defense warranted mercy, petition argued
Dorsey is deeply remorseful for the murders, his attorneys said.
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Some of them knew him as remorseful, a mentor to other prisoners and artistic.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Eppley said Gilbert is remorseful for the fraud scheme and looks forward to moving on with her life upon release from prison.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
Another episode shows an angel delivering a remorseful message to Seydou’s mother.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
The defense asked for leniency, saying Monahan was remorseful and had no criminal record at the time of the shooting.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
The prevailing mood, though, is remorseful, not resentful.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
In this week’s edition: A remorseful juror decides to take a stand—more than 30 years later.
—Longreads, 19 Jan. 2024
Even when Palmer does turn the conversation to some actual drama — Kathy vs. Theresa — the mood is genuinely remorseful and forgiving.
—EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
Dakin Andone, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Some of them knew him as remorseful, a mentor to other prisoners and artistic.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Eppley said Gilbert is remorseful for the fraud scheme and looks forward to moving on with her life upon release from prison.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
Another episode shows an angel delivering a remorseful message to Seydou’s mother.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
The defense asked for leniency, saying Monahan was remorseful and had no criminal record at the time of the shooting.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
The prevailing mood, though, is remorseful, not resentful.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
In this week’s edition: A remorseful juror decides to take a stand—more than 30 years later.
—Longreads, 19 Jan. 2024
Even when Palmer does turn the conversation to some actual drama — Kathy vs. Theresa — the mood is genuinely remorseful and forgiving.
—EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1592, in the meaning defined above
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“Remorseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remorseful. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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