Associations to the word «Contrite»

Wiktionary

CONTRITE, adjective. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
CONTRITE, adjective. (obsolete) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
CONTRITE, noun. A contrite person; a penitent.

Dictionary definition

CONTRITE, adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.

Wise words

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