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contrite

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore C words

feeling deep remorse for having done wrong

In a sentence

The contrite student apologized to the teacher he had insulted.

Synonyms
remorsefulpenitentrepentantapologetic
Antonyms
unrepentantimpenitentdefiant

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