contrite

UK
/ˈkɒntraɪt/
US
/ˈkɑːntraɪt/

Translations

contriteadjective
more contrite
Comp.
most contrite
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒntraɪt/
US
/ˈkɑːntraɪt/
After realizing the impact of his words, he gave a contrite apology to his friend.
Après avoir pris conscience de l’impact de ses paroles, il a présenté des excuses contrites à son ami.
Additional translations

Definitions

contriteadjective
Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
After realizing the impact of his words, he gave a contrite apology to his friend.