Both Uses of
contrite
in
City of Bones
- There was no contrition in his voice, only curiosity.†
Chpt 16
- "I have short legs," she reminded him.
"Sorry." He slowed down, contrite.
Chpt Epil. *contrite = feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
Definition:
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(contrite) feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense