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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of contrite in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    CONTRITE definition: 1. feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done: 2. feeling very sorry and…. Learn more.

  3. 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?

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

    CONTRITE meaning: 1. feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done: 2. feeling very sorry and…. Learn more.

  5. 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.

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    adjective caused by or showing sincere remorse. filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent: a contrite sinner. Synonyms: repentant, remorseful, rueful contrite / kənˈtraɪt; ˈkɒntraɪt /

  7. 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.

  8. 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....

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

    Definition of contrite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › contritecontrite - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    contrite /kənˈtraɪt; ˈkɒntraɪt/ adj. full of guilt or regret; remorseful. arising from a sense of shame or guilt: contrite promises. remorseful for past sin and resolved to avoid future sin. Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin contrītus worn out, from conterere to bruise, from terere to grind.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › contritecontrite - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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