contrition
noun/kənˈtɹɪʃən/
Etymology From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.
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The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- Jonathan's mother told Grace on a recent phone call that Jonathan showed no sign of remorse or contrition for his own sister's passing.2020 November 30, Erica Gonzales, “'The Undoing' Viewers Are Trolling Their Finale Theories”, in Harper's Bazaar:
- President Trump on Tuesday showed no contrition or regret for instigating the mob that stormed the Capitol and threatened the lives of members of Congress and his vice president, saying that his remarks to a rally beforehand were “totally appropriate” and that the effort by Congress to impeach and convict him was “causing tremendous anger.”2021 January 12, James Dobbins, Annie Karni, “Trump Shows No Contrition for Inciting Mob, Calling Remarks ‘Appropriate’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
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- Kremlin officials have shown no signs of contrition.2022 April 20, Andrew Roth, “Russia’s latest military failures polarise society even more”, in The Guardian:
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Obsolete The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.