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Synonyms for remorseful
rɪˈmɔrs fəlre·morse·ful
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remorsefuladjective
Synonyms:
apologetic, regretful, penitentAntonyms:
unrepentant, unremorsefulremorsefuladjective
Feeling or filled with remorse.
He was so remorseful that he voluntarily paid full restitution.
Synonyms:
penitent, apologetic, regretfulAntonyms:
unrepentant, unremorsefulremorsefuladjective
Expressing or caused by remorse.
There was a remorseful look on her face.
Synonyms:
penitent, apologetic, regretfulAntonyms:
unremorseful, unrepentant
Princeton's WordNet
contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Synonyms:
contrite, rueful, ruthfulAntonyms:
unremorseful, impenitent, unrepentant
Dictionary of English Synonymes
remorsefuladjective
Synonyms:
compunctious, contrite, repentant, penitent, sorrowful
Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #57036 | apologetic | |
| #79078 | penitent | |
| #105034 | contrite | |
| #126324 | remorseful | |
| #134051 | regretful | |
| #151039 | rueful |
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EMTSBA III - The Writing Reflex:
A guilty conscience will get you reacting to justify your action, but a remorseful conscience will get you acting to rectify your reaction.
The gaudy, blabbing, and remorseful day Is crept into the bosom of the sea.
He is extremely remorseful and has admitted the juvenile petition in order to demonstrate his remorse and his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions.
We are aware of the tweets that surfaced after today’s game and have spoken to Sean, who is incredibly remorseful, regardless of how long ago he posted them, he is aware of the insensitivity and is taking full responsibility.
I do believe I am innocent of the charges. ... It is true I am not remorseful of the crimes I do not believe I committed at all.
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