contrite 的定义
- caused by or showing sincere remorse.
- filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent: a contrite sinner.
contrite 近义词
regretful
更多contrite例句
- Now in his 40s, Joseph is not just contrite, but also, by all accounts, reformed.
- Yarrow told me that the past outcries have prompted him to become more introspective, contrite, and make a concerted effort to model better behavior.
- After further reflection, and no doubt pressure from parents, Olsen issued a more contrite statement on Facebook.
- But let's put partisan spin aside and accept Christie's contrite denials of personal knowledge at face value.
- And, while contrite, she very coolly shrugged her shoulders over the whole thing.
- He is unfailingly polite and contrite, still slightly awkward with the artifice of campaigning after all these years.
- Is he going to be contrite in the way that some people would like him to be contrite?
- But to whom shall I have respect, but to him that is poor and little, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my words?
- "These must be the legacy to our children," was the reply, in a grave and almost contrite tone.
- That we may find thy mercy: nevertheless, in a contrite heart and humble spirit let us be accepted.
- She stood now before Kitty of "a humble and a contrite heart," and made no reply at all to the implied challenge.
- I ought to add that he has tried to make reparation, and is apparently contrite to the limit of his penitential capacity.