as in ashamed
feeling sorrow for a wrong that one has done
was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family
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Recent Examples of remorseful
Todd Kesterson of Kaufman Rossin said his remorseful clients aren't necessarily strapped for cash, but are frequently displeased when their children's fortunes exceed theirs.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
His public defender told reporters on Thursday that her client was remorseful.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Melling’s scenes all took place in the objectively less exciting muggle universe, occurring along a fairly straightforward arc from spoiled bully to remorseful young adult.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
This is because these remorseful feelings were so heavy on my heart and weighing on my spirit.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
His public defender told reporters on Thursday that her client was remorseful.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Melling’s scenes all took place in the objectively less exciting muggle universe, occurring along a fairly straightforward arc from spoiled bully to remorseful young adult.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
This is because these remorseful feelings were so heavy on my heart and weighing on my spirit.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remorseful
Adjective
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The experience left her feeling ashamed and fearful of being judged.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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At their most effective, residential schools left Survivors ashamed and confused about being Indigenous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s just too many quality teams for an underdog to go all the way – sorry to any USMNT fans out there.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The Pasadena Playhouse — sorry, just Pasadena Playhouse — is an anomaly.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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But with Hoskins facing the Phillies once again, now as a member of the Cleveland Guardians, Harper sent a regretful response on that decision.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Dusabejambo listened to harrowing stories from survivors and heard brutal confessions from regretful perpetrators.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Be apologetic for the inconvenience.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Streep imitated how Hawn, 80, would arrive on set, always apologetic.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Johnson wrote in a letter in the filing to the Illinois review board that Hoover is repentant and has the potential and the desire to live the rest of his life as a force for good in his community.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perry had been reluctant to engage with recovery groups in the past, which are often structured around repentant confessions.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Did Ye really write, or at least authorize, that contrite statement in the Wall Street Journal?—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Despite reading Whitney’s letter at least twice, Henry — a narcissist — seems baffled that Whitney is not more contrite.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In his speech to the Spanish parliament Monday, Leo framed the right of the church to keep priest-penitent conversations confidential as a matter of freedom of religion.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Marc makes an example of the penitent, powerless Jeanne, reminding the rest of his flock of the punishment for apostasy and using her rough time among the heathens as proof of why none under his control should ever want to trade his order for such modern sin and depravity.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Remorseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remorseful. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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