Definition of Contrition
Contrition
con·tri·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a feeling of sorrow/regret, repentance, or remorse, i.e. the state or quality of feeling contrite;
e.g. She showed contrition for making such a grave mistake.
(noun)
in Roman Catholicism, a feeling of repentance for one's past sins after confession;
e.g. He uttered prayers of contrition to ask forgiveness for his actions.
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