contrite

Meanings

Plural: contrites

Adjective Satellite

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

Adj

Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
Thoroughly bruised or broken.

Noun

A contrite person; a penitent.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English contrit, from Old French contrit, from Latin contrītus (literally “ground to pieces”), perfect passive participle of conterō (“grind, bruise”), from con- + terō (“rub, wear away”).

Synonyms

apologetic, contrite, guilt-ridden, penitent, remorseful, repentant, rueful, ruthful

Antonyms

attrite

Scrabble Score: 10

contrite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contrite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contrite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

contrite is a valid Words With Friends word