Remorseful

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/

Definitions of remorseful

adjective feeling or expressing deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Example Sentences

A1 She felt remorseful after accidentally breaking her friend's favorite mug.

A2 The child looked remorseful after spilling his juice on the carpet.

B1 He was remorseful for not studying harder for the exam.

B2 The CEO was remorseful for the company's unethical practices.

C1 The criminal showed a remorseful demeanor during his sentencing.

C2 Despite his actions, he did not seem truly remorseful for the harm he caused.

Examples of remorseful in a Sentence

formal The defendant appeared remorseful as he addressed the court during his sentencing hearing.

informal She looked remorseful after realizing she had made a mistake.

slang He was feeling pretty remorseful about ditching his friends last night.

figurative The painting seemed to depict a remorseful angel, with eyes downcast and wings drooping.

Grammatical Forms of remorseful

• past tense: remorsefulled
• plural: remorsefuls
• comparative: more remorseful
• superlative: most remorseful
• present tense: remorseful
• future tense: will be remorseful
• perfect tense: have been remorseful
• continuous tense: is being remorseful
• singular: remorseful
• positive degree: remorseful
• infinitive: to be remorseful
• gerund: remorsefully
• participle: remorsefulled

Origin and Evolution of remorseful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'remorseful' originates from the Old French word 'remors', which means 'to bite again'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'remorseful' has evolved to signify a deep sense of regret or guilt for past actions.