单词 | contrite |
释义 | contrite —contritely, adv. —contriteness, n. /keuhn truyt", kon"truyt/, adj. 1. caused by or showing sincere remorse. 2. filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent: a contrite sinner. [1300-50; ME contrit ( < AF) < L contritus worn down, crushed, ptp. of conterere. See CON-, TRITE] Syn. 2. rueful, remorseful, repentant. |
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