contrition (Meaning)
contrition (n)
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Synonyms & Antonyms of contrition
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- qualm
- compunction
- embarrassment
- chagrin
- rue
- excuses
- sorrow
- distress
- culpability
- scruple
- anguish
- blame
- responsibility
- misgiving
- prick
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
contrition Sentence Examples
- His eyes revealed a deep sense of contrition as he apologized for his mistake.
- The defendant's expression of contrition in court swayed the judge's sentencing decision.
- She wrote a letter of contrition to express her remorse for her actions.
- The sincerity of his contrition was evident in his every word and gesture.
- The priest listened attentively as the parishioner confessed with contrition.
- Despite his contrition, he knew that repairing the damage would be an uphill battle.
- Her contrition was genuine, and she vowed to make amends for her wrongdoings.
- He knelt in silent contrition, seeking forgiveness for his transgressions.
- The CEO's public display of contrition aimed to salvage the company's reputation.
- They accepted his contrition and offered him a chance to redeem himself.
FAQs About the word contrition
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
regret, guilt,remorse, contriteness, sadness, repentance, remorsefulness, grief,shame, penitence
impenitence, impenitence, remorselessness,remorselessness,
His eyes revealed a deep sense of contrition as he apologized for his mistake.
The defendant's expression of contrition in court swayed the judge's sentencing decision.
She wrote a letter of contrition to express her remorse for her actions.
The sincerity of his contrition was evident in his every word and gesture.
