Definition of CONTRITION

contrition

Meanings

Plural: contritions

Noun

  • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  • The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  • The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

contrition is a valid Words With Friends word