Added 10 October 2026 remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about remorseful at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. Origin From remorse + -ful. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: ruefulrepentantcontritepenitentsorryregretfulashamedmournfulguilt-riddenlamentfulapologeticcompunctious Back to today's word