remorsefulness

Example Sentences

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But despite the mental health factor and Clayton’s remorsefulness, the judge said he could not find a reason to sentence him below the standard range and handed down a 58-month sentence, the Columbian reported.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2021

“Although I appreciate Hinch’s remorsefulness, I must hold him accountable for the conduct of his team, particularly since he had full knowledge of the conduct,” Mr. Manfred wrote.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2020

I got the notion that mebby she was enjoying her own remorsefulness a little bit.

From Danny's Own Story by Marquis, Don

He was a little afraid of her, and now that she had lost her naive enthusiasm he was conscious of a vague remorsefulness for his interrupted work in the forest.

From A First Family of Tasajara by Harte, Bret

"Yes—but forgive me, darling!" he broke out again, with a sudden vague remorsefulness, as he once more sought her elusive hand.

From A Ward of the Golden Gate by Harte, Bret