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Another word for remorseful

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remorseful

modif.

contrite, penitent, repentant; see sorry 1.

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Another word for remorseful

adjective

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

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

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Paris Hilton said she was remorseful for her actions and stated in court before her sentencing, "I respect the law.
Look up "bad tipping behavior" and you'll surely find a picture of this remorseful behavior.
She was remorseful because she tried to kill me.

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