contrition

con·tri·tion  (kn-trshn)

n.

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

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