adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

regretful, apologetic, remorseful

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Example Sentences

Example:After her lash-out, she felt very regretful and contritiating towards her family.

Definition:Feeling sorrow or remorse for a mistake or wrong action.

From regretful

Example:She was apologetic and contritiating, explaining to the victim that she had not meant to hurt his feelings.

Definition:Expressing sorrow for a wrong or perceived offence one has committed.

From apologetic

Example:The man was greatly contritiating and remorseful for driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a terrible accident.

Definition:Feeling deep sorrow for a wrong or a failure, especially one resulting in harm to someone.

From remorseful