contrite
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /kənˈtɹaɪt/, /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/
  • (GA) IPA: /kənˈtɹaɪt/, /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/
Adjective

contrite

  1. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
  2. (obsolete) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
Synonyms Antonyms Translations Noun

contrite (plural contrites)

  1. A contrite person; a penitent.



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