/ ˈkɒntraɪt; kənˈtraɪt; NAmE ˈkɑːntraɪt/ adjective
( formal ) very sorry for sth bad that you have done
► con·trite·ly adverb
► con·tri·tion / kənˈtrɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U ]:
a look of contrition
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French contrit , from Latin contritus , past participle of conterere grind down, wear away, from con- together + terere rub.