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contriteOne entry found. Main Entry: con·trite Pronunciation: \ˈkän-ˌtrīt, kən-ˈ\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English contrit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin contritus, from Latin, past participle of conterere to grind, bruise, from com- + terere to rub — more at throw Date: 14th century : feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming <a contrite criminal> <a contrite apology> <contrite sighs> — con·trite·ly adverb — con·trite·ness noun
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