Definitions for contrite
kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪtcon·trite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective

   feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. contriteadjective

   Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one's own actions; apologetic.

2. Etymology: From contritus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONTRITEadjective

   Etymology: contritus, Latin.

   1. Bruised; much worn.2. Worn with sorrow; harrassed with the sense of guilt; penitent. In the books of divines contrite is sorrowful for sin, from the love of God and desire of pleasing him; and attrite is sorrowful for sin, from the fear of punishment.

   I Richard’s body have interred now;
   And on it have bestow’d more contrite tears,
   Than from it issu’d forced drops of blood. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

   With tears
   Wat’ring the ground, and with our sighs the air
   Frequenting, sent from hearts contrite, in sign
   Of sorrow unfeign’d, and humiliation meek. John Milton, Pa. Lost.

   The contrite sinner is restored to pardon, and, through faith in Christ, our repentance is intitled to salvation. John Rogers, Serm.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contrite

   In Christianity, contrition or contriteness (from Latin contritus 'ground to pieces', i.e. crushed by guilt) is repentance for sins one has committed. The remorseful person is said to be contrite. A central concept in much of Christianity, contrition is regarded as the first step, through Christ, towards reconciliation with God. It consists of repentance for all one's sins, a desire for God over sin, and faith in Christ's redemption on the cross and its sufficiency for salvation (see regeneration and ordo salutis). It is widely referred to throughout the Bible, e.g. Ezekiel 33:11, Psalms 6:7ff, Psalm 51:1–12, Luke 13:5, Luke 18:9–13, and the well-known parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32).

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1. contrite

   Contrite refers to feeling or expressing sincere remorse or regret for having done something wrong. It often implies a sense of guilt and desire for atonement or forgiveness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Contriteadjective

   thoroughly bruised or broken

2. Contriteadjective

   broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent

3. Contritenoun

   a contrite person

4. Contrite

   in a contrite manner

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contrite

   kon′trīt, adj. broken-hearted for sin: penitent.—adv. Con′tritely.—ns. Con′triteness; Contri′tion, deep sorrow for sin: remorse. [L. contritus—conter-ĕre—con, wholly, ter-ĕre, to bruise.]

Anagrams for contrite »

1. tetronic

How to pronounce contrite?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrite in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of contrite in a Sentence

1. Sam Singer:

   The more they say, the more liability they could potentially create for themselves, they are low key, contrite and helpful.

2. Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist Christian Boone:

   Scotty Garnell Morrow was very composed. Scotty Garnell Morrow had not taken a sedative before. Scotty Garnell Morrow was very contrite, scotty Garnell Morrow asked for the forgiveness from the Woods family and the Young family, thanked Scotty Garnell Morrow own family for their support -- and Scotty Garnell Morrow final words were,' I love you all, God bless.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contrite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contrite
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=contrite
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrite
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrite
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=contrite