contriteness

noun

Definition of contritenessnext
as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing his determination to make things right again was seen as a sign of his sincere contriteness

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  1. remorse
  2. guilt
  3. regret
Noun
  • In a tearful message to the court, Heredia, a husband and father to two young children, expressed remorse and asked the Lansdell family for forgiveness.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In an interview for a video that accompanied his clemency petition, Moore expressed remorse for the killing of Mahoney.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of remorse
Noun
  • This sense of exclusion can spark feelings of guilt or frustration, especially when your friend experiences significant life moments without your immediate involvement.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Ibarra's defense attorney, Dustin Kirby, had argued the prosecution's evidence against his client was circumstantial and did not prove his guilt.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of guilt
Noun
  • Since parting ways, Odom has frequently admitted his regret for his behavior toward Kardashian.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Several other actors who worked with Allen were speaking up at the time sharing their own regrets over working with him, including Greta Gerwig, Elliot Page, Griffin Newman, David Krumholtz and more.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of regret
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