Word Meaning

Meaning of contrite

- Thoroughly bruised or broken.
- Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
- A contrite person.
- In a contrite manner.

Crossword clue for contrite

- Apologetic
- Feeling remorse
- Full of remorse over cent trio threw out
- Sorry