Both Uses of
contrite
in
The Guardian
- He smiled, looking contrite, a kid with his hand caught in the cookie jar.
Chpt 11 *contrite = feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
- He sounded both sincere and contrite, but she held up her hands to stop him.†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(contrite) feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense