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contriteness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | attrition, contrition |
| Type of | regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow |
| Derivation | contrite |
Examples of contriteness
contriteness
That did not stop anyone from trying to measure his contriteness.
From the washingtontimes.com
The ones who wouldn't respond with contriteness would reveal themselves and could be weeded out for the good of the team.
From the al.com
Perhaps if he went away and showed his contriteness and really changed, maybe in three years someone might give him a chance.
From the dallasnews.com
Arrested for having an apartment full of contraband DVDs, he puts on a hilarious show of tearful contriteness that convinces his police interrogator to waive the proscribed 75 lashes.
From the kentucky.com
- Attrition: sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
