adjective as in strong fondness

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penitent, remorseful, remiss

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Example Sentences

Example:She showed her penitent behavior by stopping by the church during her trip.

Definition:Feeling sorrow for a fault or sin; remorseful.

From penitent

Example:His remorseful tears rolled down his cheeks as he realized his mistake.

Definition:Feeling deep regret and sorrow for a wrong committed.

From remorseful

Example:When faced with his remiss behavior, he quickly showed repentant signs.

Definition:Lacking proper attention to duty or task; negligent.

From remiss