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Words and phrases that have a meaning related to contrite:   (123 results)

Often used in the same context:
remorseful, apologetic, repentant, chastened, mea culpa, sheepish, penitent, defiant, downcast, unremorseful, unrepentant, forthright, regretful, arrogant, shamefaced, conciliatory, tearful, sorry, unapologetic, candid, teary, forgiving, stoic, pained, magnanimous, flippant, disconsolate, ashamed, petulant, jovial, curt, somber, dejected, crestfallen, indignant, circumspect, cocky, sober, angry, distraught, statesmanlike, jocular, phlegmatic, gracious, truthful, terse, incredulous, unexpressive, effusive, frank, ungracious, despondent, sympathetic, sombre, sarcastic, unbowed, placatory, empathetic, polite, glum, boorish, schoolmarmish, unstatesmanlike, loquacious, groveling, unenlightening, culpable, passioned, talkative, peeved, businesslike, glib, rueful, unemotional, blameless, demure, humble, exasperated, likable, cavalier, jest, sincere, honest, introspective, snappish, resolute, morose, ebullient, deferential, embarrassing, nonplussed, affable, emotionless, nonchalant, unruffled, impassive, perturbed, lenient, boastful, egocentric, prideful, tactful, thankful, saddened, anguished, humbled, pitying, guilty, heartbroken, resentful, worried, agonised, agonized, discouraged

Appears in the definition of:
regret, repent, rue

Synonyms:
apologetic, penitent, remorseful, repentant, rueful, sorry

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— Nouns for contrite: heart spirit, hearts, sinner, ones, soul, tears, confession, voice, air, expression, more...

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