noun
- sincere remorse or regret for wrongdoing; deep repentance
Examples
- She showed genuine contrition for her harsh words.
- His contrition was evident in his tearful apology.
- The defendant expressed deep contrition for his crimes.
- Without contrition, forgiveness becomes meaningless.
- Her face was filled with contrition as she admitted her mistake.
- The priest spoke about the importance of contrition in confession.