Contrite - English meaning

adjective

Expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure.

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She was very apologetic about the whole incident

adjective

Expressing regret about having caused someone inconvenience or unhappiness

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He was apologetic for not returning my call., the waiter apologetically took the bone back to the k…

adjective

Embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.

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You should be ashamed of yourself

adjective

Feeling bad because you are aware that others know that you or someone connected with you has done something wrong or embarrassing

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[ + to infinitive ] pedro was never ashamed to admit his mistakes., i felt deeply ashamed for my fa…

verb

(of a rebuke or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.

Usage examples:

The director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops

verb

Past simple and past participle of chasten

Usage examples:

He was chastened by the defeat and determined to work harder.

adjective

Feeling very sorry for something that you have done wrong

adjective

Feeling very guilty

adjective

Having a dejected or guilty appearance; shamefaced.

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The hangdog look of a condemned man

adjective

(of an expression on a face) unhappy or ashamed, especially because of feeling guilty

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A hangdog look/expression

adjective

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

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A penitent expression

noun

A person who repents their sins and (in the christian church) seeks forgiveness from god.

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It would entail suspension from eucharistic communion and taking one's seat in a special part of th…

adjective

Feeling or showing regret.

Usage examples:

He sounded regretful but pointed out that he had committed himself

adjective

Feeling or expressing sadness or disappointment

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A regretful sigh, "we never spoke of it," anne regretfully acknowledged.

adjective

Filled with remorse; sorry.

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The defendant was remorseful for what he had done

adjective

Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

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He is truly repentant for his incredible naivety and stupidity

adjective

Feeling sorry for something that you have done

adjective

Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way.

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She gave a rueful grin

adjective

Expressing or feeling criticism of yourself

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He was in a disillusioned, self-reproachful mood, dwelling on his past mistakes., here her flood of…

adjective

Feeling or expressing shame or embarrassment.

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All the boys looked shamefaced

adjective

Awkward and embarrassed or ashamed

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He looked somewhat shamefaced when he realized his mistake.

adjective

Showing or feeling embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

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A sheepish grin

adjective

Embarrassed because you realize you have done something wrong or silly

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A sheepish grin, he sheepishly admitted he hadn’t done his homework.

adjective

Feeling sad or distressed through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.

Usage examples:

I was sorry to hear about what happened to your family