contrite (adjective)

1. As she walked through the haunted house, she felt a deep and contrite sense of guilt for summoning the evil spirits.

2. In the comic book, the superhero's contrite expression revealed the turmoil he felt after accidentally causing destruction in the city.

3. The protagonist's contrite confession scene in the film moved the audience to tears as he expressed remorse for his past actions.

4. In the anime series, the contrite character's soulful apologies to his friends portrayed his genuine regret for betraying their trust.