Contrite

Definition of Contrite

Con´trite

a.	1.	Thoroughly bruised or broken.
	2.	Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. - Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. - Milton.
n.	1.	A contrite person.
v.	1.	In a contrite manner.

Related Words

penitent, remorseful, repentant, rueful, ruthful, sorry

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