con·trite /ˈkɑnˌtraɪt, kənˈ/
(a.)悔悟了的,後悔的,痛悔的
Con·trite a.
1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. --Ps. li. 17.
Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. --Milton.
Syn: -- Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
Con·trite, n. A contrite person.
Con·trite, v. In a contrite manner.
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contrite
adj 1: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
[syn: remorseful, rueful, ruthful, sorry]
2: feeling regret for a fault or offence