remorseful

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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

His father, Robert Stafford, told reporters outside court that his son was "very remorseful for what happened".

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The conflict between Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Gordon Cole KC, for Houston, said the defendant was remorseful for his actions and knew the impact it had on his wider family.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

“C’mon. Make sure y’all sound remorseful, all right?”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas