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Contrite (Adjective)

Meaning

Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The minister spoke of the importance of being contrite and seeking forgiveness for past mistakes in order to move forward.
  • She felt contrite about the hurtful things she had said to her sister and immediately apologized.
  • After cheating on his partner, he was filled with a contrite heart and begged for forgiveness.
  • The public apology from the CEO seemed genuine and contrite, but many still doubted the company's intentions.
  • He appeared contrite as he stood before the judge, accepting responsibility for his role in the crime.

Synonyms

  • Remorseful
  • Rueful
  • Ruthful

Related Words

  • Contriteness (noun)
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