Contrition

Definitions

1. The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“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.””

“Kremlin officials have⟳ shown no signs of contrition.”

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