contrition — the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtrɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 후회하고 참회하는 마음, 회한
Korean pronunciation: 컨**트**리션
Example Sentences
- The politician's contrition seemed fake when he was caught lying again the next week.
- She felt deep contrition after accidentally deleting her friend's wedding photos.
- His contrition was so dramatic that even the judge rolled her eyes.
contrition
NOUN//kənˈtrɪʃən//
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
a young child kneels beside the broken fragments of an ornate family heirloom vase, hands clasped together in sincere apology. The child's head is bowed low with tears streaming down their face, looking up pleadingly at their parent. The parent stands nearby with a mix of disappointment and understanding, having discovered the accident moments before. The broken ceramic pieces lie scattered around the child who trembles with genuine sorrow for their mistake. The parent's expression softens as they see the child's authentic regret and pain over causing damage. the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin contritus, meaning 'worn down by rubbing together.' The word evolved from the physical idea of grinding or crushing something to the emotional sense of crushing one's heart with remorse.
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📝Examples
“The politician's contrition seemed fake when he was caught lying again the next week.”
“She felt deep contrition after accidentally deleting her friend's wedding photos.”
“His contrition was so dramatic that even the judge rolled her eyes.”
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