contrite

Definitions

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence for sins or shortcomings.

Affected by guilt and desiring to make amends.

Examples

The young boy felt truly contrite after breaking his mother's favorite vase and immediately apologized.

Despite his contrite expression, the judge remained unmoved by the defendant's plea for leniency.

Synonyms

remorseful repentant penitent apologetic regretful ashamed rueful

Antonyms

unrepentant remorseless impenitent defiant unapologetic obdurate callous