contrite [kuh n-Trahyt]
adjective. feeling remorseful, regretful, or even guilty
"The Pope told priests that they can forgive contrite women who have gotten abortions."
"The athlete was arrested due to a weekend drunken driving. Later, he said he was contrite, embarrassed and remorseful."
"The company finally issued a contrite statement, saying that it accepted the court’s verdict."
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