contrite
Translation
contrite, remorseful, penitent
Examples
He was contrite after his angry outburst.
He was contrite after his angry outburst.
She wrote a contrite letter of apology.
She wrote a contrite letter of apology.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) contrite ((for sth.)) to be sorry for (sth.) He was contrite for his mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remorseful, repentant; Antonyms: unrepentant
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'terere' (to rub, grind). It means to be 'crushed' by guilt.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone so sorry they feel 'crushed' or 'worn down' by guilt, like the root 'trite' which means worn out.