contrition

noun
UK: /kənˈtrɪʃən/
US: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

  1. The feeling of being sorry for something bad you did.

    1. His contrition seemed genuine, and I forgave him quickly.
    2. She expressed sincere contrition for her mistake during the meeting with the board.

  2. Sincere regret for having done something wrong, showing that you are sorry.

    1. He felt contrition after yelling, wishing he could take it back.
    2. The public display of contrition from the company CEO could not undo the damage.

Synonyms

regret penitence repentance compunction remorse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contrition" in English means: The feeling of being sorry for something bad you did., Sincere regret for having done something wrong, showing that you are sorry..

The phonetic transcription of "contrition" is /kənˈtrɪʃən/ in British English and /kənˈtrɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contrition": regret, penitence, repentance, compunction, remorse.

Example usage of "contrition": "His contrition seemed genuine, and I forgave him quickly.". More examples on the page.