contrition
Translation
remorse, penitence, repentance
Examples
He showed no contrition for his actions.
He showed no contrition for his actions.
Her tears were a sign of true contrition.
Her tears were a sign of true contrition.
Grammar Patterns
to show/feel contrition ((for sth.)) to show or feel remorse for (sth.). He showed no contrition for his actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remorse, repentance, guilt; Antonyms: impenitence, remorselessness
Etymology
From Latin 'contritio', from 'conterere' (to grind). It refers to the feeling of being 'ground down' by guilt.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of the adjective 'contrite'. The feeling a contrite person has is contrition.