contrite
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Save
Learner's definition of CONTRITE
[more contrite; most contrite]
formal
:
feeling or showing regret for bad behavior
-
a contrite [=remorseful] criminal
-
a contrite apology
— contritely
adverb-
“I should have been more careful,” he said contritely.
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up contrite?
Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
