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Contrite /kənˈtraɪt/

📖 Adjective 🔥 advanced

Definitions

📝 Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

🇮🇳 पछताया हुआ / पश्चातापपूर्ण

💡 Simple: Feeling very sorry for doing something wrong.

He looked contrite as he apologized for his mistake.

🔄 Word Forms

contrition (noun)

✅ Synonyms

❌ Antonyms

🔗 Collocations

contrite apology contrite heart

🔀 Related Words

📍 Usage Context

Religion, law (sentencing), and personal apologies.

📚 Grammar Notes

Implies a deep, sincere sadness for one's actions.

From Latin 'contritus' (ground to pieces).

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