ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›C›contrite
ISEE/SSAThard
contrite
feeling or showing genuine remorse for wrongdoing
Synonyms
- remorseful
- repentant
- apologetic
Antonyms
- unrepentant
- unapologetic
contrite in a sentence
The contrite student apologized to his teacher for cheating on the quiz.
His contrite apology convinced the coach to let him back on the team.
Where it comes from
From Latin conterere 'to grind, wear down'
Memory hook
CON-TRITE — TRIED to make things right after doing wrong.
Read it in context
- The Eastern Turn History
- The Moraine Calendar Nature