Dictionary Definition
contrition n : sorrow for sin arising from fear
of damnation [syn: attrition, contriteness]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- /kənˈtɹɪʃən/, /k@n"trIS@n/
Noun
- The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse; deep sorrow and repentance for sin either because sin is displeasing to God or arising from love of God; humble penitence through repentance.
- The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
Extensive Definition
- Forgiveness
- Mercy
- Pardon (a concept in law)
contrition in Lithuanian: Atgaila
(krikščionybėje)
contrition in Portuguese: Contrição
contrition in Slovenian: Kesanje
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
abject apology, acknowledgment, apologies, apology, attrition, ayenbite of inwit,
bitterness,
breast-beating, compunction, confession, contriteness, excuse, grief, mea culpa, penance, penitence, penitently, regret, regretfulness, regrets, regretting, remorse, remorse of conscience,
remorsefulness,
repentance, repining, rue, ruth, shame, shamefacedness, shamefastness, shamefulness, sorriness, sorrow, wistfulness