contrite

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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

• See also Thesaurus:remorseful
• apologetic

Antonyms

• attrite

Translations

• French: contrit
• German: reuevoll, zerknirscht
• Portuguese: contrito
• Russian: кающийся
• Spanish: contrito, arrepentido

Noun

contrite (plural contrites)

1. A contrite person; a penitent.

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