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penitent, remorseful, conscience-stricken, frustrated; see apologetic, sorry 1.

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  1. Expressing or inclined to express an apology:

    apologetic, contrite, penitent, repentant, sorry. See regret

  2. Feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or misdeeds:

    compunctious, contrite, penitent, penitential, remorseful, repentant, sorry. See regret

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