noun🔗ShareA contrite person; a penitent."The contrite student apologized sincerely to the teacher for disrupting class. "guiltcharacteremotionmindsoulreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic."After losing his temper and yelling at his sister, he was contrite and apologized profusely. "characterattitudeemotionmoralguiltsoulhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThoroughly bruised or broken."After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, Mark felt contrite and immediately offered to pay for the repairs. "guiltmoralsufferingemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
