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contrition

[ kuhn-trish-uhn ]

noun

  1. sincere penitence or remorse.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. Theology. sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections perfect contrition, or from some inferior motive, as fear of divine punishment imperfect contrition.


contrition

/ °ìÉ™²Ôˈ³Ù°ùɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. deeply felt remorse; penitence
  2. Christianity detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God ( perfect contrition ) or from hope of heaven ( imperfect contrition )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of contrition1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English contricio(u)n, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin ³¦´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùÄ«³Ù¾±Å²Ô-, stem of ³¦´Ç²Ô³Ù°ùÄ«³Ù¾±Å “grief,†literally, “a wearing downâ€; equivalent to contrite + -ion
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Judge Jane Culver was not convinced of his remorse, saying while there was "some contrition", he didn't seem to understand the clearly "profound and ongoing" suffering that his "prolific" and "disturbing" offending had caused.

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His lawyer hoped that the judges would take account of his contrition.

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Board member Ardy Kassakhian abstained, saying he was troubled by Morris’ lack of contrition and a discussion among board members that he felt largely danced around the gravity of the issue.

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My last experience of having the name hurled at me on the street shocked me not so much in the name-calling, but the absolute lack of contrition shown even when challenged.

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Nuno apologised for his reaction to the officials, including referee Rob Jones and fourth official Anthony Taylor, and had hoped his contrition would lead to leniency.

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