Dictionary Definition
contrite adj
1 feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins
or offenses [syn: remorseful, rueful, ruthful, sorry]
2 feeling regret for a fault or offence
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Etymology
From contritus.Pronunciation
- 1 /kɒnˈtɹaɪt/
- 2 /ˈkɒntɹaɪt/
- /kənˈtɹɑɪt/
Adjective
- Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
Derived terms
Translations
Sincerely penitent
- Dutch: rouwvol, met berouw
- German: reuevoll, zerknirscht
- Panjabi: ਪਛਤਾਵਾ ਗਰਸਤ
Extensive Definition
- Forgiveness
- Mercy
- Pardon (a concept in law)
contrite in Lithuanian: Atgaila
(krikščionybėje)
contrite in Portuguese: Contrição
contrite in Slovenian: Kesanje