Both Uses of
contrite
in
Great Expectations
- I'm so frightened!" feigned to be in a paroxysm of terror and contrition, occasioned by the dignity of my appearance.†
Chpt 30contrition = sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
- As to all the rest, he was humble and contrite, and I never knew him complain.†
Chpt 56 *contrite = feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense