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View usage for: contrition in British English (kənˈtrɪʃən) noun1. deeply felt remorse; penitence 2. 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) contrition in American English (kənˈtrɪʃən) noun1. remorse for having done wrong 2. Theology sorrow for having offended God perfect contrition is such sorrow arising out of pure love of God SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpenitence Word origin ME contricioun < OFr contrition < LL(Ec) contritio, grief: see contrite Examples of 'contrition' in a sentencecontrition Synonyms of 'contrition'regret, sorrow, remorse, repentance More Synonyms of contrition She is full of contrition and has vowed to change her ways. Additional synonymsDefinition a feeling of guilt or regret I had no compunction about stealing from my parents. Synonyms guilt, misgiving, qualm, scruples, regret, reluctance, sorrow, remorse, repentance, contrition, penitence, stab or sting of conscience, work out She hung her head in mock penitence. Synonyms repentance, shame, regret, sorrow, remorse, contrition, compunction, self-reproach, ruefulness Definition a sense of deep regret and guilt for something one did She has shown no remorse for her actions. Synonyms regret, shame, guilt, pity, grief, compassion, sorrow, anguish, repentance, contrition, compunction, penitence, self-reproach, pangs of conscience, ruefulness, bad or guilty conscience Nearby words ofcontrition - contribution
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