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re·morse·ful
 remorseful
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- pronunciation:
- rih
mors
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
filled with remorse.
When he realized how much he had really hurt his brother, he was remorseful.Ten years in prison had not made him remorseful, and the board denied his petition for parole.- synonyms:
- contrite, penitent, repentant, self-reproachful
- antonyms:
- remorseless, unremorseful
- similar words:
- apologetic, ashamed, compunctious, guilty, regretful, rueful, sorry
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| definition 2: |
marked or caused by deep regret.
She let out a remorseful groan.- synonyms:
- contrite, penitent, repentant
- similar words:
- apologetic, ashamed, compunctious, guilty, rueful, self-reproachful, sorry
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| related words: |
afraid, apologetic, bad, sorry |
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| derivations: |
remorsefully (adv.), remorsefulness (n.) |
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