😔contrite

adjective
/kənˈtraɪt/

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example Sentences

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

Synonyms

remorseful, repentant, sorry, penitent, regretful

Antonyms

unrepentant, unapologetic

Collocations

look contrite, feel contrite, genuinely contrite, appear contrite

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