Associations to the word «Contrite»
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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.