con·trite 
/ˈkɑ:nˌtraɪt, kənˈtraɪt/ adjective
/ˈkɑ:nˌtraɪt, kənˈtraɪt/ adjective [more contrite; most contrite] formal : feeling or showing regret for bad behavior
▪ a contrite [=remorseful] criminal ▪ a contrite apology
▪ a contrite [=remorseful] criminal ▪ a contrite apology
— con·trite·ly adverb
▪ “I should have been more careful,” he said contritely.
▪ “I should have been more careful,” he said contritely.
