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contrite
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contrite
(adjective)
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contrite
/
ˈ
kɑːnˌtraɪt/
/kən
ˈ
traɪt/
adjective
contrite
/
ˈ
kɑːnˌtraɪt/
/kən
ˈ
traɪt/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONTRITE
[
more contrite; most contrite
]
formal
:
feeling or showing regret for bad behavior
a
contrite
[=
remorseful
] criminal
a
contrite
apology
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— contritely
adverb
“I should have been more careful,” he said
contritely
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