Associations to the word «Contrite»

Wiktionary

CONTRITE, adjective. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
CONTRITE, adjective. (obsolete) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
CONTRITE, noun. A contrite person; a penitent.

Dictionary definition

CONTRITE, adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy