perfect contrition


noun

See under contrition(def 2).

Definition for perfect contrition (2 of 2)

contrition
[ kuhn-trish-uhn ]
/ kənˈtrɪʃ ən /

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

British Dictionary definitions for perfect 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)