Remorsefully: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word to express deep regret or guilt over a wrongdoing, often with a sense of sorrow and a desire to make amends.

• He looked at her remorsefully, knowing he had hurt her deeply.
• She spoke remorsefully about her mistakes.

Use this word when expressing a sense of regret, often for an action or decision that one wishes could be undone. It may carry a softer tone compared to 'remorsefully'.

• She looked regretfully at the letter she had just sent.
• He shook his head regretfully and walked away.

This word implies a feeling of guilt or having done something wrong. It is commonly used when someone feels bad about an action they performed, often secretly or when being confronted.

• He glanced guiltily at the broken vase.
• She admitted guiltily that she had taken the last cookie.