Contrite (Crossword clue)

We found 11 answers for “Contrite” .

This page shows answers to the clue Contrite, followed by ten definitions like “A contrite person.”, “In a contrite manner” and “Literally, bruised, crushed”. A synonym for Contrite is guilty.

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RUING

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EXCUSATORY

Definitions of “Contrite”

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• Literally, bruised, crushed
• Thoroughly bruised or broken
• (Wuthering Heights) repentant
• Broken down with grief and penitence
• Etymology: from Latin contritus
• Caused by or showing sincere remorse
• Feeling regret for a fault or offence
• Filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoingÂ
• Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
• Filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement

Synonyms of “Contrite”

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guilty

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