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Definition of Contrite
1. Adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.
Exact synonyms: Remorseful, Rueful, Ruthful
Similar to: Penitent, Repentant
Derivative terms: Contriteness, Ruefulness, Ruthfulness
Similar to: Penitent, Repentant
Derivative terms: Contriteness, Ruefulness, Ruthfulness
Definition of Contrite
1. a. Thoroughly bruised or broken.
2. n. A contrite person.
3. v. In a contrite manner.
Definition of Contrite
1. Adjective. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Contrite
1. deeply sorry for one's sins [adj]
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