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Antonyms for contrite
kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪtcon·trite

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Wiktionary3.5 / 4 votes

  1. contriteadjective

    Antonyms:
    attrite

    Synonyms:
    apologetic

  2. contriteadjective

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

    Synonyms:
    apologetic

    Antonyms:
    attrite

Princeton's WordNet2.8 / 4 votes

  1. contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective

    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

    Antonyms:
    impenitent, unremorseful, unrepentant

    Synonyms:
    remorseful, rueful, ruthful

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words4.3 / 3 votes

  1. contriteadjective

    Antonyms:
    impenitent, obdurate

    Synonyms:
    penitent, repentant, sorrowful

How to use contrite in a sentence?

  1. Sam Singer:

    The more they say, the more liability they could potentially create for themselves, they are low key, contrite and helpful.

  2. Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist Christian Boone:

    Scotty Garnell Morrow was very composed. Scotty Garnell Morrow had not taken a sedative before. Scotty Garnell Morrow was very contrite, scotty Garnell Morrow asked for the forgiveness from the Woods family and the Young family, thanked Scotty Garnell Morrow own family for their support -- and Scotty Garnell Morrow final words were,' I love you all, God bless.'.

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#105034contrite
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