Remorseful

/rɪˈmɔrsfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Filled with remorse; feeling regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

After realizing the harm his words had caused, he felt utterly remorseful.

Expressing a sense of guilt or sorrow for one's actions.

She wrote a remorseful letter to her friend, apologizing for her behavior.

Characterized by a deep sense of regret for past actions.

The remorseful criminal vowed to change his ways after serving his time in prison.

Showing signs of penitence or regret.

His remorseful expression revealed how much he regretted missing the meeting.

From Old French 'remorse', from Latin 'remorsus', meaning 'biting back, tormenting'.

feeling remorseful

Experiencing feelings of guilt or sorrow.

remorseful heart

A state of deep regret or guilt.

remorseful look

An expression that shows regret or sorrow.

remorse

A deep regret for past wrongs.

contrition

The state of feeling remorseful.

penitence

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Bummed out

I'm really bummed out about how I treated my friend.

Feeling bad

I'm feeling bad about missing the party.