CONTRITE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word contrite. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word contrite. (close relations)

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contritely contriteness

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	remorseful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
	penitent				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds noun • (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
	regretful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
	repentant				adjectiveadj
	adjective • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
	sorry				nounn
	adjective • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone adjective satellite • bad; unfortunate • without merit; of little or no value or use • causing dejection
	apologetic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • offering or expressing apology
	rueful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
	ruthful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

Best Hypernyms For CONTRITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contrite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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