remorseful

Example Sentences

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He told the judge that the defendant was "the epitome of remorseful".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Her lawyer, Joseph Katati, described Edwards as a remorseful first offender with potential.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

After spending 13 months in jail, Combs was "remorseful," said Ms Westmoreland.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ the conflict between Cynthia Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Adam Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

But their leader didn’t look in the least bit reprimanded or remorseful.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner