remorseful

/rɪˈmɔrsfəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing regret or guilt for a wrong committed

“After the accident, he became remorseful for his reckless driving.”

2. adverb

in a remorseful manner

“She spoke remorsefully about her past mistakes.”

Synonyms

  • contrite
  • guilty
  • penitent
  • regretful

Antonyms

  • obdurate
  • unremorseful
  • unrepentant