What is another word for regretfulness?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪɡɹˈɛtfə͡lnəs] (IPA) 
Regretfulness refers to the feeling of sadness or disappointment that arises from a missed opportunity or a mistake. Synonyms for regretfulness include remorse, sorrow, penitence, contrition, contriteness, guilt, and ruefulness. Remorse implies a deep feeling of regret for one's actions, while sorrow refers to a general feeling of sadness. Penitence and contrition both suggest a sense of remorse or regret for wrongdoing. Contriteness is a more intense version of penitence, while guilt suggests a sense of responsibility for an offense committed. Finally, ruefulness conveys a sense of sadness or regret for the loss or absence of something. All of these words can be used interchangeably with regretfulness depending on the context in which it is used.
