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    contrite
    /ˈkɒntrʌɪt/

    adjective

    • 1. feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong: "a contrite tone"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contriteContrite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONTRITE is feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.. How to use contrite in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    feeling regret and guilt for something bad that you have done: She seemed genuinely contrite when she apologized.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    feeling regret and guilt for something bad that you have done: She seemed genuinely contrite when she apologized.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › contriteCONTRITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'contrite' contrite. (kəntraɪt , kɒntraɪt ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong. [formal] She was instantly contrite. 'Oh, I am sorry! You must forgive me.' Synonyms: sorry, humble, chastened, sorrowful More Synonyms of contrite.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contriteContrite - definition of contrite by The Free Dictionary

    Define contrite. contrite synonyms, contrite pronunciation, contrite translation, English dictionary definition of contrite. adj. 1. Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent. 2. Arising from or expressing contrition: contrite words. con·trite′ly adv....

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contriteContrite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone who feels remorse or guilt is contrite and in addition to feeling sorry, part of the definition includes wanting to atone for having done something wrong. The word comes from the Latin roots com - meaning "together" and terere which means "to rub."

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncontrite adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adjective. /kənˈtraɪt/, /ˈkɒntraɪt/ (formal) very sorry for something bad that you have done. Her expression was contrite. He looked so contrite that for a moment she nearly believed he really was sorry about what he had said.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTRITE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "CONTRITE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › contritecontrite | meaning of contrite in Longman Dictionary of...

    contrite meaning, definition, what is contrite: feeling guilty and sorry for something b...: Learn more.