contrition

con·tri·tion  (kn-trshn)

n.

Sincere remorse for wrongdoing; repentance. See Synonyms at penitence.

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contrition [kənˈtrɪʃən]

n

1. deeply felt remorse; penitence

2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Christianity detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God (perfect contrition) or from hope of heaven (imperfect contrition)

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

contrition - sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation contriteness, attrition regret, ruefulness, sorrow, rue - sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"

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contrition

noun regret, sorrow, remorse, repentance, compunction, penitence, self-reproach The next day he'd be full of contrition for hurting her.

Translations

contrition [kənˈtrɪʃən] N → arrepentimiento m (Rel) → contrición f

contrition [kənˈtrɪʃ^ən] n (= remorse) → remords m

contrition

n → Reue f; act of contrition (Eccl) → Buße f

contrition [kənˈtrɪʃ/ən] n (see adj) → mortificazione f, contrizione f