Both Uses of "contrite" in "City of Bones"

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Both Uses

contrite
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City of Bones
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There was no contrition in his voice, only curiosity.†
Chpt 16

contrition = sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
"I have short legs," she reminded him.
"Sorry." He slowed down, contrite.
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contrite = feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense

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(1) (contrite)
feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)