contrite

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/kənˈtɹaɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

A contrite person; a penitent.

adjective

Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
Thoroughly bruised or broken.

Related words

Synonyms

apologetic penitent repentant sorry remorseful rueful fallibilism regretful resipiscent compunctious ashamed lamentacious afraid pentimentoed self-flagellatory sorryful

Antonyms

Associated

apology confession sin prayer spirit heart statement god love

Rhymes

insight light incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright plight

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