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contrition

nounfeminineliteraryuncommon/kõ.tɾi.ˈsɐ̃w̃/con·tri·ção

Definition

A deep feeling of regret and sorrow for a wrong committed; compunction.

“He showed genuine contrition for his actions.”

“Her voice was full of contrition as she apologized.”

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