contrite

con·trite  (kn-trt, kntrt)

adj.

1. Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent.

2. Arising from or expressing contrition: contrite words.

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[Middle English contrit, from Latin contrtus, past participle of conterere, to crush : com-, com- + terere, to grind; see ter-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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con·tritely adv.

con·triteness n.

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contrite

Adjective

full of guilt or regret [Latin contritus worn out]

contritely adv
contrition n

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

contrite - feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses remorseful, rueful, ruthful penitent, repentant - feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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contrite

adjective sorry, humble, chastened, sorrowful, repentant, remorseful, regretful, penitent, conscience-stricken, in sackcloth and ashes

Translations

contrite [ˈkɔntraɪt] adj → contrit(e)

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contrite [ˈkɔntraɪt] adj → zerknirscht

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contrite [ˈkɔntraɪt] adj → contrito/a