[kənˈtrʌɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong
(e.g: a contrite tone)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French contrit, from Latin contritus, past participle of conterere ‘grind down, wear away’, from con- ‘together’ + terere ‘rub’