Synonyms for contrite
kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪtcon·trite

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1. contriteadjective

   Synonyms:
   apologetic

   Antonyms:
   attrite

2. contriteadjective

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

   Synonyms:
   apologetic

   Antonyms:
   attrite

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1. contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective

   feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

   Synonyms:
   remorseful, rueful, ruthful

   Antonyms:
   impenitent, unremorseful, unrepentant

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1. contriteadjective

   Synonyms:
   penitent, repentant, humble, self-convicted, broken in spirit

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1. contriteadjective

   Synonyms:
   penitent, repentant, sorrowful

   Antonyms:
   impenitent, obdurate

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1. List of paraphrases for "contrite":

   apologetic, repentant

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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.'.