remorseful

Example Sentences

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Mr Jones said he was "remorseful" for his actions.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” “I love Stellan Skarsgård in ‘Sentimental Value,’ a brilliant mix of selfish, remorseful and eccentric.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

Judge James Adkin said in sentencing that he accepted that Hopper, who had no previous convictions, was remorseful.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ the conflict between Cynthia Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Adam Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

“My poor dear, how dreadful for you! I ought to have gone,” said Jo, taking her sister in her arms as she sat down in her mother’s big chair, with a remorseful face.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott