contrite
penitential
penitentiary
remorseful
rueful
ruthful
Magdalen
abject
apologetic
compunctious
confessor
conscience-stricken
grief-stricken
humbled
melted
penaunt
prodigal returned
prodigal son
regretful
repentant
sad
sheepish
softened
sorrowful
sorry
touched
pen
penance
penitence
repent
repentance
affectionate
anguished
broken-hearted
contrition
downcast
earnest
heartfelt
ingenuous
meek
mourner
suppliant
tearful
worshipper