contriteness

noun

Definition of contritenessnext
as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing his determination to make things right again was seen as a sign of his sincere contriteness

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  1. remorse
  2. guilt
  3. regret
Noun
  • Consumers will no longer need to fear misinformation or suffer from buyer’s remorse over life insurance policies that don’t fully meet their needs.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Biden framed the decision as a crucial step in restoring dignity and opportunity to those who have shown remorse and made efforts toward rehabilitation.
    Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of remorse
Noun
  • Helping children ‘get it right’ moves away from shame and guilt and toward feelings of positive self-worth and capability.
    Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • By one hand, he is bound to himself, to his impiety, his recklessness, his envy and pride, his guilt and spite.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of guilt
Noun
  • Hertz is advertising a limited 12-month, 12,000-mile powertrain warranty for each EV, and customers will have seven days to return the car in case of profound buyer's regret.
    Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Feelings of regret mean she's wanted to escape the festive season ever since.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of regret
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“Contriteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contriteness. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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