contrite

🇬🇧 UK/'kɒntrait/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

adj.

Feeling or showing sincere remorse or guilt for one's wrongdoing.

悔恨的；痛悔的；深感内疚的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

contogether, with

+

triteother

=contrite

Common Collocations

1.appear contrite显得悔恨
2.seem contrite似乎悔恨

Example Sentences

1.
He appeared contrite after being caught stealing, apologizing sincerely for his actions.

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