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Definition of remorseful

remorseful

/rɪˈmɔːrs.fəl/
re · morse · ful
Adverb:remorsefully
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remorseful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Filled with or expressing deep, painful regret and guilt for a wrong committed.

Example

"The student appeared genuinely remorseful when apologizing for the disruption in class."

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• Rhymes for remorseful

• Nearby Words

remold
remora
remorse
remorseful
remorsefully
remorseless
remorselessly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'remorse' plus the suffix '-ful'. 'Remorse' derives via Old French from Medieval Latin 'remorsus', literally meaning 'a biting back' (from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'mordere' meaning 'to bite'), evoking the gnawing pain of a guilty conscience.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remorseful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remorseful
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