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Contrite
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Part of speech: noun (n.)
A contrite person. Hooker.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
In a contrite manner.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. Milton.
Synonyms: Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.