contrite
Meaning
Opposite of
attrite
Synonyms
conscience-stricken
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kənˈtɹaɪt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English contrit, from Old French contrit, from Latin contrītus (literally “ground to pieces”), perfect passive participle of conterō (“grind, bruise”), from con- + terō (“rub, wear away”).
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