contrition

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

Etymology

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

In classic literature

Synonyms

attrition, contriteness

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