katuvainen — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrite adjective Genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.
• penitent adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
• regretful adj Feeling or showing regret.
• remorseful adjective Feeling genuinely sorry for something you did wrong.
• repentant adjective Showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.
• rueful adj Showing or feeling regret or sadness, often in a way that is a little funny.

Senses

katuvainen is used for these senses in English:

• contrite Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
• regretful Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.
• repentant Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.
• rueful Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

penitent — full definition

1. adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
2. noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.

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