contrition

[ kuhn-trish-uhn ]

/ kənˈtrɪʃ ən /

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noun

sincere penitence or remorse.

Theology. sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition), or from some inferior motive, as fear of divine punishment (imperfect contrition).

Origin of contrition

1250–1300; Middle English contricio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin contrītiōn- (stem of contrītiō). See contrite, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR contrition

1 compunction, regret.

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Words nearby contrition

contribution, contributor, contributory, contributory negligence, contrite, contrition, contrivance, contrive, contrived, control, control account

Example sentences from the Web for contrition

Scalise offered his contrition that he had made a mistake and apologized for appearing before a group some 12 years ago.

Reverend Jeremiah Wright Was Worse Than Scalise |Ron Christie |January 2, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Christie ended up settling and publishing a letter of contrition in the newspapers.

Remembering Ma Laureys, the Mother of 10 Christie Slandered to Win His First Election |Michael Daly |January 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Still, given the disaster her earlier attempts at contrition were, this appearance seems to have done wonders for her.

Paula Deen Apologizes (Again) on ‘Today.’ Do You Forgive Her Yet? |Kevin Fallon |June 26, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Musharraf was still posting updates on Facebook and not showing the contrition expected of a man in his position.

Welcome to the Pervez Musharraf Show |Adnan Siddiqi |April 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

But surely we are entitled to a measure of humility and contrition from the Erdogans of this world—or at least their silence.

Turkish Hypocrisy |Benny Morris |March 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
In contrition for having spoken so openly of his sister's affairs?

Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles |Mrs. Henry Wood
So when he had kissed her enough in gratitude and contrition he besought her to go on.

The Man and the Moment |Elinor Glyn
We should realize, too, that we are not heard for our much speaking, but for the purity and the contrition of our hearts.

A Source Book for Mediaeval History |Oliver J. Thatcher
"I wish I knew where I was,—what I was saying last," said she, in a tone of deep sorrow and contrition.

The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) |Charles James Lever
He was all contrition in this first moment when his delinquency was brought home to consciousness.

Making People Happy |Thompson Buchanan

British Dictionary definitions for contrition

contrition

/ (kənˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

deeply felt remorse; penitence

Christianity detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God (perfect contrition) or from hope of heaven (imperfect contrition)

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