contriteness in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Contriteness is the state of feeling remorseful or repentant for one's wrongdoings.
Crossword clues for contriteness
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "contriteness".
- Feeling sorrow for past mistakes
- State of deep regret and remorse
- A heartfelt apology's emotional state
- Sincere remorse for one's actions
- Condition of being truly repentant
Contriteness sentence examples
- Her contriteness was evident as she apologized for her harsh words.
- He expressed his contriteness in a heartfelt letter after realizing the impact of his actions.
- The child's contriteness melted the hearts of his parents, who quickly forgave him.
- In moments of contriteness, she found the strength to admit her mistakes and seek forgiveness.
- His contriteness shone through his demeanor, showing that he deeply regretted his previous behavior.