CONTRITE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Synonyms
Remorseful, Contrite, Ruthful, Rueful
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "contrite" comes from Latin contrītus. It started in Old French contrit. Then it appeared in Middle English contrit.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.