Contrite synonyms

kən-trīt', kŏn'trīt'

Sorrowful about what has been lost or done.

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The definition of penitent is feeling or showing remorse for something.

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Marked by or filled with remorse.

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regret (related)

Feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or misdeeds

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Feeling the positive effects of humility.

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repentent

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Characterized by or demonstrating repentance; penitent.

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Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing

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ashamed (related)

Feeling shame because something bad, wrong, or foolish was done

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sorry (related)

(Of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

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Of a person, full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.

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(Now Rare) Full of ruth; feeling, showing, or arousing pity or sorrow

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Showing deferential or submissive respect:

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Exhibiting compunctions, scruples, feelings of guilt.

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impenitent (antonym)

Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; of a hard heart.

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obdurate (antonym)

Hardened against feeling; hardhearted:

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indifferent (antonym)

Not mattering one way or the other; unimportant; immaterial:

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Of, relating to, or expressing penitence.

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Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret:

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unrepentant (antonym)

Having or exhibiting no remorse.

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mean (antonym)

(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:

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hurtful (antonym)

Tending to impair or damage; injurious; mischievous; occasioning loss or injury.

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arabin (related)

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Find another word for contrite. In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for contrite, like: regretful, penitent, remorseful, regret, humbled, repentent, repentant, apologetic, ashamed, sorry and sorrowful.