Contrition
noun
Deep repentance for wrongdoing
“\u201cHis contrition was obvious — he apologized and asked how to repair the damage.\u201d”
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What does contrition mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotOpen pride
- NotCareful defiance
- NotLoud denial
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