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reumütig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apologetic adj Expressing regret or sorry for a mistake or fault.
  • penitent adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
  • remorseful adjective Feeling genuinely sorry for something you did wrong.
  • repentant adjective Showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.
  • rueful adj Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

Senses

reumütig is used for these senses in English:

  • apologetic Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
  • penitent Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
  • 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.

Related German words