Sorry, repentant (6)

I believe the answer is:

rueful

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'sorry' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

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

(Other definitions for rueful that I've seen before include "Melancholy" , "In a sorry state!" , "Penitent" , "Apologetic" , "Full of regret" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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