noun
- the quality or state of feeling sincere remorse or regret for wrongdoing
Usage: uncountable; formal
Examples
- She expressed her contriteness by apologizing sincerely to those she had hurt.
- His contriteness was evident in his willingness to make amends.
- The judge considered the defendant's contriteness when deciding on sentencing.
- After years of reflection, he finally felt genuine contriteness for his past actions.
- Her contriteness seemed authentic, and her friends decided to forgive her.
- The letter was written with deep contriteness and a desire for reconciliation.