contrition

noun
/kənˈtɹɪʃən/

Etymology

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

  1. derived from contrītiō
  2. derived from contriciun

Definitions

  1. The state of being contrite

    The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

    • Jonathan's mother told Grace on a recent phone call that Jonathan showed no sign of remorse or contrition for his own sister's passing.
    • Kremlin officials have shown no signs of contrition.
  2. The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

The neighborhood

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