How To Spell contrite?
How to Pronounce contrite?
Correct pronunciation for the word "contrite" is [kəntɹˈa͡ɪt], [kəntɹˈaɪt], [k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t].
Definition of contrite
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Broken-hearted or deeply grieved for sin; penitent.
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In a contrite manner.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for contrite?
What are similar-sounding words for contrite?
- contravene,
- counterpose,
- counterfoil,
- contort,
- contorted,
- counterplay,
- contractual,
- controlled,
- contracture,
- contract in,
- contribute,
- contrarily,
- countersuit,
- countermove,
- contracted,
- contractile,
- contour,
- counterbore,
- counterplot,
- contracting,
- counterpane,
- country,
- contrarious,
- contrition,
- contriver,
- counterpart,
- contritely,
- counterplan,
- countercoup,
- controller,
- countershot,
- countersink,
- contraption,
- Contreras,
- contraction,
- contrariety,
- contrived,
- countermand,
- contrast,
- connatural,
- contredanse,
- counterfire,
- countrified,
- concrete,
- contrive,
- controversy,
- countertop,
- counterblow,
- centriole,
- counterglow,
- contrasty,
- countryfied,
- control,
- control key,
- countersign,
- contradict,
- contrary,
- countervail,
- counterfeit,
- contractor,
- controvert,
- contrivance,
- contretemps,
- countryseat,
- counterman,
- centrist,
- counterplea,
- Countries,
- counteract,
- contortion,
- contrail,
- contralto,
- counterspy,
- contract,
- contributor,
- counter,
- countermine,
- contrasting,
- Conteras,
- contrastive,
- contrarian.
What is the adjective for contrite?
The adjective form of "contrite" is "contrite".
Usage over time for contrite:
This graph shows how "contrite" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Contrite:
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n.
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- embarrassed .
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adj.
• regretful • expressing remorse, regret • humble • apologetic • all
Nearby words
Resources
- Correct spelling for contrite [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- contrite - English spelling dictionary
- Contrite | Definition of contrite by Merriam-Webster
- Contrite definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Contrite | Definition of contrite at Dictionary.com
- Contrite dictionary definition | contrite defined