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    Con·trite
    /kənˈtrīt/

    adjective

    • 1. feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt: "a broken and a contrite heart"
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    Definition of contrite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › contritecontrite - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Etymology

    From Middle English contrit, from Old French contrit, from Latin contrītus (literally “ground to pieces”), perfect passive participle of conterō (“grind, bruise”), from con- + terō (“rub, wear away”).

    Pronunciation

    1. (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹaɪt/, /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ 2. (General American) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹaɪt/, /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ 3. Rhymes: -aɪt

    Adjective

    contrite (comparative more contrite, superlative most contrite) 1. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions. 1.1. Synonyms: apologetic; see also Thesaurus:remorseful 1.2. Antonym: attrite 1.1. 1779, John Newton, William Cowper, Olney Hymns, London: W. Oliver, page 81: 1.1.1. The Lord will happineſs divine / On contrite hearts beſtow : / Then tell me, gracious God, is mine / A contriteheart, or no ? 1.2. 1955, Joseph Heller, Catch-22‎, chapter 13, page 1...

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    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁit/

    Adjective

    contrite 1. feminine singular of contrit

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    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): /konˈtri.te/ 2. Rhymes: -ite 3. Hyphenation: con‧trì‧te

    Adjective

    contrite 1. feminine plural of contrito

    Anagrams

    1. cornetti, torcenti

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    Pronunciation

    1. (Classical) IPA(key): /konˈtriː.te/, [kɔn̪ˈt̪riːt̪ɛ] 2. (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /konˈtri.te/, [kon̪ˈt̪riːt̪e]

    Participle

    contrīte 1. vocative masculine singular of contrītus

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  6. en.thefreedictionary.com › contriteContrite - definition of contrite by The Free Dictionary

    Define contrite. contrite synonyms, contrite pronunciation, contrite translation, English dictionary definition of contrite. adj. 1. Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent.

  7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › contritecontrite - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

    Learn the meaning, definition, and examples of contrite, a word that describes feeling guilty and sorry for something bad you have done.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › contriteCONTRITE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "CONTRITE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. www.wordreference.com › definition › contritecontrite - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    contrite - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contritenessContriteness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONTRITE is feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.. How to use contrite in a sentence. Did you know?

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