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contrite
[ kuhn-trahyt, kon-trahyt ]
adjective
- caused by or showing sincere remorse.
- filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent:
a contrite sinner.
Synonyms: repentant, remorseful, rueful
contrite
/ kənˈtraɪt; ˈkɒntraɪt /
adjective
- full of guilt or regret; remorseful
- arising from a sense of shame or guilt
contrite promises
- theol remorseful for past sin and resolved to avoid future sin
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Derived Forms
- conˈtritely, adverb
- conˈtriteness, noun
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Other Words From
- con·tritely adverb
- con·triteness noun
- over·con·trite adjective
- over·con·tritely adverb
- over·con·triteness noun
- uncon·trite adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contrite1
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Example Sentences
After further reflection, and no doubt pressure from parents, Olsen issued a more contrite statement on Facebook.
But let's put partisan spin aside and accept Christie's contrite denials of personal knowledge at face value.
And, while contrite, she very coolly shrugged her shoulders over the whole thing.
He is unfailingly polite and contrite, still slightly awkward with the artifice of campaigning after all these years.
Is he going to be contrite in the way that some people would like him to be contrite?
But to whom shall I have respect, but to him that is poor and little, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my words?
"These must be the legacy to our children," was the reply, in a grave and almost contrite tone.
That we may find thy mercy: nevertheless, in a contrite heart and humble spirit let us be accepted.
She stood now before Kitty of "a humble and a contrite heart," and made no reply at all to the implied challenge.
I ought to add that he has tried to make reparation, and is apparently contrite to the limit of his penitential capacity.
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