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contrite

/kənˈtɹaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A contrite person; a penitent.
  2. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
  3. Thoroughly bruised or broken.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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