Remorseful, apologetic (8)

I believe the answer is:

contrite

I believe this is a double definition.

'remorseful' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'apologetic' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for contrite that I've seen before include "Wholly penitent" , "Repentant about nice trot" , "guilt-ridden" , "Sorry for something done" , "Suffering remorse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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