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contrite

/kənˈtraɪt/
en-us undefinedcontrite
Main Example

She felt contrite after forgetting his birthday.

Example context
en-us flagShe felt contrite after forgetting his birthday.
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Feeling or showing regret for something bad that one has done.

Other Example

He was contrite after breaking the vase.

en-us flagHe was contrite after breaking the vase.

They offered a contrite apology for their mistake.

en-us flagThey offered a contrite apology for their mistake.

Feeling contrite, she promised to do better next time.

en-us flagFeeling contrite, she promised to do better next time.
Synonyms

contrite heart

en-us flagcontrite heart

contrite spirit

en-us flagcontrite spirit

contrite expression

en-us flagcontrite expression
Synonyms

remorseful

repentant

sorry

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