| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abashed | embarrassed and self-conscious |
| 2. | abject | extremely humble and apologetic |
| 3. | anguished | showing deep emotional pain |
| 4. | apologetic | showing regret or sorrow |
| 5. | appeasing | trying to calm or satisfy |
| 6. | ardent | showing strong heartfelt feeling |
| 7. | ashamed | feeling shame for actions |
| 8. | atoning | trying to make amends |
| 9. | begging | asking earnestly or desperately |
| 10. | beseeching | earnestly pleading for mercy |
| 11. | burdened | weighed down by guilt |
| 12. | candid | truthful and straightforward |
| 13. | cap in hand | humbly and respectfully apologetic |
| 14. | chastened | made humbler by experience |
| 15. | choked-up | unable to speak from emotion |
| 16. | composed | calm and self-controlled |
| 17. | conciliatory | intended to calm conflict |
| 18. | conscience-stricken | troubled by guilt |
| 19. | contrite | feeling sorry and remorseful |
| 20. | deferential | showing respectful humility |
| 21. | deprecating | expressing disapproval of oneself |
| 22. | diffident | shy and lacking confidence |
| 23. | diplomatic | skillful and considerate in speech |
| 24. | direct | straightforward and clear |
| 25. | distressed | upset and troubled |
| 26. | earnest | serious and sincere |
| 27. | effusive | showing feelings openly and strongly |
| 28. | embarrassed | feeling self-conscious and ashamed |
| 29. | emotional | showing strong feelings |
| 30. | faltering | hesitating from emotion or doubt |
| 31. | fervent | showing intense sincere feeling |
| 32. | forgiving-seeking | trying to gain forgiveness |
| 33. | frank | honest and direct |
| 34. | full of regret | deeply sorry about something |
| 35. | full of remorse | deeply guilty and sorry |
| 36. | full of shame | deeply embarrassed and guilty |
| 37. | full of sorrow | deeply sad and regretful |
| 38. | gentle | mild and considerate in manner |
| 39. | genuine | truly meant and honest |
| 40. | gracious | pleasantly kind and courteous |
| 41. | grave | very serious and solemn |
| 42. | guilt-ridden | full of guilt |
| 43. | guilty | feeling responsible for wrong |
| 44. | halting | hesitant and broken in flow |
| 45. | hat in hand | humbly asking forgiveness |
| 46. | heartfelt | deeply felt and earnest |
| 47. | humble | modest and not proud |
| 48. | humbled | made modest or less proud |
| 49. | hushed | spoken very quietly |
| 50. | impassioned | filled with strong feeling |
| 51. | imploring | begging urgently and emotionally |
| 52. | kind | showing care and goodwill |
| 53. | low-voiced | spoken in a quiet voice |
| 54. | lowly | humble and unassuming |
| 55. | measured | controlled and deliberate |
| 56. | mild | gentle and not intense |
| 57. | modest | not boastful or proud |
| 58. | mortified | extremely embarrassed and ashamed |
| 59. | mournful | sad and full of grief |
| 60. | muted | softened in tone or force |
| 61. | on bended knee | humbly pleading or apologizing |
| 62. | openhearted | frank and emotionally sincere |
| 63. | pacifying | intended to soothe anger |
| 64. | pained | showing emotional hurt |
| 65. | penitent | showing regret for wrongdoing |
| 66. | penitential | expressing repentance or remorse |
| 67. | placatory | meant to appease someone |
| 68. | plainspoken | using simple direct words |
| 69. | pleading | earnestly asking or begging |
| 70. | profuse | expressed in great abundance |
| 71. | quavering | shaking slightly in voice |
| 72. | reconciliatory | aiming to restore goodwill |
| 73. | regretful | feeling sorry about something |
| 74. | remorseful | full of regret and guilt |
| 75. | repentant | sorry and wanting forgiveness |
| 76. | respectful | showing politeness and regard |
| 77. | restrained | controlled and not excessive |
| 78. | rueful | showing regret, often wryly |
| 79. | self-reproachful | blaming oneself for wrongdoing |
| 80. | serious | thoughtful and not playful |
| 81. | sheepish | embarrassed in a mild way |
| 82. | sincere | genuinely heartfelt and honest |
| 83. | solemn | serious and formal |
| 84. | somber | darkly serious in mood |
| 85. | sorrowful | full of sadness and regret |
| 86. | sorry | feeling regret or sympathy |
| 87. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 88. | tearful | crying or close to crying |
| 89. | tempered | moderated in tone or force |
| 90. | tender | gentle and caring |
| 91. | thoughtful | showing care and attention |
| 92. | tremulous | shaking with emotion |
| 93. | troubled | worried and emotionally burdened |
| 94. | unassuming | modest and not arrogant |
| 95. | understanding | showing empathy and patience |
| 96. | unreserved | open and without restraint |
| 97. | upset | emotionally troubled or sorry |
| 98. | whispered | spoken in a whisper |
| 99. | wholehearted | fully sincere and committed |
| 100. | woeful | full of sorrow or regret |
