contrition
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| —n | |
| 1. | deeply felt remorse; penitence |
| 2. | Christianity detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God (perfect contrition) or from hope of heaven (imperfect contrition) |
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Contrition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
contrition
c.1300, from O.Fr. contricium, from L. contritionem, noun of action from conterere (see contrite).
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Example sentences
Real contrition rests on awareness and regret, not political expediency.
In the district court's view, these actions demonstrated a lack of remorse or contrition.
Contrition, pessimism and voluminous disclosure are the order of the day.
Contrition at the last opportunity has limited impact in comparison with well over a year of misrepresentations and excuses.
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