adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

penitent, repentant, remorseful

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Example Sentences

Example:She felt truly penitent for her earlier inconsiderate behavior.

Definition:Feeling regret for one's wrongdoings and wanting to ask for forgiveness.

From penitent

Example:The convict was repentant for the crimes he had committed.

Definition:Feeling sorry for something one has done or for not having done something one should have done.

From repentant

Example:He felt remorseful for hurting his friend but knew it was necessary.

Definition:Feeling regret or pain for something one has done wrong.

From remorseful