contrition
cont
ˈkənt
kēnt
ri
ri
tion
ʃən
shēn
/kəntɹˈɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "contrition"in English

Contrition
01

a feeling of deep regret for a wrongdoing

Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
uncountable
plural form
contritions
Examples
The thief 's contrition became evident when he returned the stolen items and sought forgiveness.
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