Sekirov Dictionary

contrite

/kənˈtɹaɪt/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

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Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
- The Lord will happiness divine / On contrite hearts bestow : / Then tell me, gracious God, is mine / A contrite heart, or no ? — 1779
(no longer used) Thoroughly bruised or broken.

noun1

A contrite person; a penitent.

forms

contrites · more contrite · most contrite

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