Feeling contrition (9)

I believe the answer is:

repentant

(Other definitions for repentant that I've seen before include "Contrite" , "sorry state" , "Feeling remorse for misdeeds" , "showing contrition" , "Regretful" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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