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Definition of Contrite
Contrite

Thoroughly bruised or broken.

Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.

A contrite person.

In a contrite manner.

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Contrite Translations

contrite in German is zerknirscht, reuevoll
contrite in Spanish is contrito


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