remorsefully

Thân thiện

He looked at the broken vase and spoke remorsefully.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that shows or expresses deep regret and guilt for a wrong one has committed.

Usage

The adverb "remorsefully" is used to describe how an action (typically speaking, looking, or behaving) is performed with a feeling of remorse. It modifies verbs to indicate the emotional state of regret accompanying the action.

Examples

• He apologized remorsefully for his harsh words.
• She looked remorsefully at the broken vase, knowing it was her fault.
• "I never meant to hurt you," he said remorsefully.

Advanced Usage

• As a sentence adverb (modifying a whole clause): While less common, it can be used to frame an entire statement with a tone of regret.
  • Remorsefully, he admitted he had not told the whole truth.

Variants and Related Words

• Remorse (noun): Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
  • He felt great remorse for his actions.
• Remorseful (adjective): Feeling or expressing remorse.
  • She was genuinely remorseful for her mistake.

Synonyms

• Contritely: In a way that shows guilt and a desire for forgiveness.
• Repentantly: In a manner expressing sincere regret and a resolve to change.
• Regretfully: With sadness or disappointment about a situation (note: "regretfully" can sometimes be less intense than "remorsefully," which implies personal fault).

Antonyms

• Unrepentantly: Without showing any regret or guilt.
• Defiantly: In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a rueful manner
   • `I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ruefully
• contritely