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mor
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Comparative
more remorseful
Superlative
most remorseful
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feeling sad and guilty, caused by one's sins or wrongdoing
- He was remorseful for the harsh words he had said during the argument.
- She gave a remorseful apology after realizing the mistake she had made.
- His remorseful expression showed how deeply he regretted his decision.
- The remorseful thief returned the stolen goods, hoping to make things right.
- He was truly remorseful for his actions and vowed to change.