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Grammar : Adj |
Spell : kuhn-trahyt, kon-trahyt |
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪt |
Definition of contrite
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French contrit and directly from Latin contritus, literally "worn out, ground to pieces," past participle of conterere "to grind," from com- "together" (see com-) + terere "to rub" (see throw (v.)). Used in English in figurative sense of "crushed in spirit by a sense of sin." Related: Contritely.
- adj regretful
- A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- Her's was "a broken and a contrite heart," and of such is the kingdom of heaven.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
- Blessed, a thousand times blessed, will be the outpouring of a contrite heart.
- Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
- He often sat with her now, watching her for hours, puzzled and anxious, but not contrite.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
- Has ravening aspiration any compunction; any contrite visitings of nature?
- Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
- "It was all my fault," exclaimed David, in a contrite voice.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School » by Jessie Graham Flower
- In time they were succeeded by an affectation of contrite apology and self-depreciation.
- Extract from : « Flip: A California Romance » by Bret Harte
- The promise of the indwelling and the quickening of the Holy One is to the humble and contrite.
- Extract from : « Holy in Christ » by Andrew Murray
- The Lofty One, whose name is Holy, dwells with the contrite one.
- Extract from : « Holy in Christ » by Andrew Murray
- If he makes an error, it will be followed by a contrite heart.
- Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth
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