Ogden Nash

There are people who are very resourceful, at being remorseful, and who apparently feel that the best way to make friends is to do something terrible and then make amends.

American Poet

Jayson Blair

Well the first thing I'd say is that I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do to show my remorse other than to say that I'm remorseful.

American Journalist

Use 'remorseful' when the person feels sincere regret and wants to correct their mistake.

Genuine Regret

'Remorseful' often accompanies an apology since it conveys the feeling of wanting to make amends.

Apology Included

'Remorseful' is deeper than just feeling sad; it involves acknowledging wrongdoing and feeling morally compelled to rectify it.

Not Just Sadness

 was tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Now, when a jury has to make the decision between life in prison and the death penalty, they base their decision largely on whether or not the defendant feels remorseful for his actions. Tsarnaev spoke words of apology,