What does the cryptic crossword clue "Feeling contrite about calamity? Good! (5)" mean?

The definition is "Feeling contrite about". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUIN (synonym=""calamity"") + G (synonym="good") = RUING; definition: "Feeling contrite about" The answer is RUING.

Feeling contrite about calamity? Good! (5)

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