Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Contrite

• (a.) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
• (a.) Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
• (n.) A contrite person.
• (v.) In a contrite manner.

Synonyms of Contrite

• Remorseful
• Rueful
• Ruthful
• Penitent
• Repentant

Antonyms of Contrite

• Impenitent
• Unremorseful
• Unrepentant

Homophones of Contrite