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Contrite
noun
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Word Frequency:
0.4
Definitions
1.
noun
A contrite person; a penitent.
2.
adjective
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
3.
adjective
Thoroughly bruised or broken.
Synonyms
apologetic
penitent
repentant
sorry
remorseful
rueful
fallibilism
regretful
resipiscent
compunctious
ashamed
lamentacious
Antonyms
attrite
Rhymes With
insight
light
incite
delight
erudite
bright
twilight
recondite
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