CONTRITENESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

contriteness

noun

as in remorse

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing his determination to make things right again was seen as a sign of his sincere contriteness

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Recent Examples of contriteness Recently, however, pride has partly given way to contriteness as President Emmanuel Macron, aware of France’s legacy as a former heavy-handed empire, has attempted to make amends for mistakes during the country’s imperial past. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Even some fans in Mexico express remorse about the wave of anti-Argentine sentiment — much of which has been playing out, sometimes crudely, online.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of remorse

Noun

The jury’s guilt-innocence verdict appears to be an assessment that Royal intentionally or knowingly caused Watkins’ death, but not during a robbery.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
What’s surprsing, however, is that the two habits that turn up again and again in the closest, most durable couples suggest the guilt is misplaced.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of guilt

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Quotes of the Day These are just some of the headlines from the English newspapers this morning as the country wakes up to the regret and misery that comes from World Cup elimination.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Amenities and experiences My biggest regret from my stay was not making it down for afternoon tea in the Grand Hall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

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