What are some opposite words for contrite?
Antonyms for contrite
kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪtcon·trite
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contriteadjective
Antonyms:
attriteSynonyms:
apologeticcontriteadjective
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
Synonyms:
apologeticAntonyms:
attrite
Princeton's WordNet
contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Antonyms:
impenitent, unremorseful, unrepentantSynonyms:
remorseful, rueful, ruthful
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
contriteadjective
Antonyms:
impenitent, obdurate
How to use contrite in a sentence?
The more they say, the more liability they could potentially create for themselves, they are low key, contrite and helpful.
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.'.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#73479 | unrepentant | |
#105034 | contrite | |
#233308 | impenitent |
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