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contrite Definition and Meaning in English (contrite definition)

adjective
Synonyms:remorsefulrepentantpenitent
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Contrite definition: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Definitions of Contrite

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Example Sentences

casual

“After realizing his mistake, the student felt truly contrite.”

casual

“Her contrite apology showed that she genuinely regretted her actions.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

unrepentantunremorsefuldefiantimpenitent

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncontrition
adverbcontritely

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Contrite definition: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
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