Definition & Meaning of "contrite"in English

contrite

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most contrite

Comparative

more contrite

gradable

domain

emotion, morality, behavior

Examples

She wrote a contrite letter to apologize for her mistakes.

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