contrite

4 definitions found

contrite - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Contrite \Con"trite\ (?; 277), a. [L. contritus bruised, p. p.
     of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind:
     cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
     1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
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     2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for
        sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and
        thoroughly penitent.
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              A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
                                                    --Ps. li. 17.
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              Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. --Milton.
  
     Syn: Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
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  Contrite \Con"trite\, n.
     A contrite person. --Hooker.
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  Contrite \Con"trite\, v.
     In a contrite manner.
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contrite - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  contrite
      adj 1: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
             [syn: contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful]