contrition

The definition of contrition is a feeling of remorse about having done something wrong.

(noun)

An example of contrition is a student feeling bad about cheating on a test.

See contrition in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

remorse for having done wrong
Theol. sorrow for having offended God: is such sorrow arising out of pure love of God

Origin: ME contricioun < OFr contrition < LL(Ec) contritio, grief: see contrite

See contrition in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Sincere remorse for wrongdoing; repentance. See Synonyms at penitence.

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