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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
apologetic

expressing regret for doing wrong or not doing something

expressing remorse, regret

doleful

sad, depressed

depressing

guilty

blameworthy; found at fault

blameworthy; found at fault

hurt

a harm; an injury

physically or mentally injured

miserable

very unhappy, sad; poor in quality

unhappy, depressed

pathetic

causing pity; weak and useless

sad, affecting

penitent

feeling or showing deep regret

shamed, sorrowful

piteous

arousing pity

miserable, pathetic

pitiable

pitiful

pitiful

plaintive

sounding sad

pathetic, woebegone

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RUEFUL as in Wikipedia