contrite

to be remorseful

Though he stole his little sisters licorice stick with malevolent glee, Chucky soon became contrite when his sister wouldn't stop crying.

No apology, no matter how contrite, is ever deemed sufficient.

This book comes with its head down, in contrite manner, but its eyes sparkling for the adventures its had.

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