noun
contrition
kuhn-TRIH-shuhn
Contrition (noun) means Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong. Example: “His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused.”
noun
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Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
"His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused."
How to use contrition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSincere, heartfelt regret or remorse.
Common pairings
show contrition
genuine contrition
a sense of contrition
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Etymology
From Old French contriciun, from Latin contritio, related to contrite.
Related words
Rhymes for contrition
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
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diffusion
elocution
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Frequently asked questions
What does “contrition” mean?
The word “contrition” means deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong. In plain terms, sincere, heartfelt regret or remorse.
How do you pronounce “contrition”?
“Contrition” is pronounced kuhn-TRIH-shuhn (/kənˈtɹɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “contrition” in a sentence?
Here is “contrition” used in a sentence: “His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused.”
What part of speech is “contrition”?
“Contrition” is a noun.
Where does the word “contrition” come from?
The word “contrition” comes from Latin. From Old French contriciun, from Latin contritio, related to contrite.
