contrition

[US]/kənˈtrɪʃn/
[UK]/kənˈtrɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. deep regret; remorse; feeling of guilt

Example Sentences

show contrition for his actions

express contrition for the mistake

feel contrition for the harm caused

demonstrate contrition for the offense

deep contrition for the betrayal

genuine contrition for the wrongdoing

sense of contrition for the hurtful words

express deep contrition for the loss

feeling of contrition for the lie

show sincere contrition for the error

Real-world Examples

Meaning the contrition to our success.

Source: Quick thinking, smart communication.

'I am very sorry, ' said Swithin, with contrition.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part Two)

And they haven’t noticed many expressions of contrition.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

He's an expert in the history and philosophy of contrition.

Source: Radio Laboratory

The VC giants' contrition comes on the back of a gigantic tech crash.

Source: Economist Business

At first Nekhludoff had played with his feelings and delighted in his own contrition; now he was simply horrified.

Source: Resurrection

Wait. Let me do that for you-- my first act of contrition.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

He tried very hard to heal the scars of war, expressing contrition and regret for what Japan did during the war.

Source: NPR News May 2019 Compilation

Because of the contingent's contribution and their contrition, the Queen forgave them.

Source: Pan Pan

He was very familiar with that anxious, apologetic smile. Contrition sent him running after her.

Source: Self-study Advanced English

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