Contrite: meaning, definitions and examples

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contrite

 

[ kษ™nหˆtrสŒษชt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling remorseful

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt. Often used to describe someone who is deeply sorry for their actions.

Synonyms

ashamed, penitent, regretful, remorseful, repentant

Examples of usage

  • He was contrite for his harsh words.
  • She looked contrite as she apologized for the mistake.
  • The contrite man sought forgiveness for his past deeds.
Context #2 | Noun

in religious context

A person who feels or expresses remorse or penitence; someone who is sorry for their sins or wrongdoings.

Synonyms

penitent, remorseful, repentant, sorrowful

Examples of usage

  • The contrite prayed for forgiveness.
  • She was seen as a contrite seeking redemption.

Translations

Translations of the word "contrite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคถเฅเคšเคพเคคเคพเคชเฅ€ (Pashchatapi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reumรผtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyesal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัŽั‰ะธะนัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrucha

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚”ใ„ๆ”นใ‚ใŸ (Kuiratameta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contrito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ๊ฐœํ•œ (Hoegaehan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฏู… (nadim)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajรญcรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚”็ฝช็š„ (Huวzuรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skesan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ iรฐrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบั–ะฝั–ัˆั‚ั– (รถkiniลŸti)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ” (monanie)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contrito

Word origin

The word 'contrite' originated from the Latin word 'contritus', which means 'ground to pieces' or 'worn out'. In religious contexts, contrite has been used to describe the state of feeling remorse for sins or wrongdoings. The concept of contrition has been a significant aspect of various religious traditions, emphasizing the importance of seeking forgiveness and expressing sincere regret for one's actions.

See also: contritely, contrition.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,365, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.