contrite
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done something wrong.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
remorseful
regretful
Antonyms
unrepentant
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He offered a _____ apology and promised to make things right."
Answer: contrite
In your own words, what does "contrite" mean?
Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done something wrong.
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