contrite

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Adjective 2.2 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin contritus.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP)¹ IPA: /kɒnˈtɹaɪt/
• (RP)² IPA: /ˈkɒntɹaɪt/
• (US) IPA: /kənˈtɹɑɪt/
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[edit] Adjective

contrite (comparative more contrite, superlative most contrite)

1. Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:remorseful
• apologetic

[edit] Derived terms

• contritely
• contriteness

[edit] Translations

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Adjective

contrite f.

1. Feminine plural form of contrito

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: ceinortt
• cornetti