🙏contrition

noun
/kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

Example Sentences

His contrition was evident after the apology.

Synonyms

remorse, repentance, penitence, regret, sorrow

Antonyms

impenitence, indifference

Collocations

show contrition, express contrition, sincere contrition, genuine contrition

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