contrite in a sentence
a.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
Definition
Feeling or showing sincere remorse or regret for one's actions.
Sample Sentences
- She felt contrite after realizing how her words had hurt her friend.
- The contrite expression on his face revealed his remorse for the mistake.
- After the argument, he approached her with a contrite apology.
- Her contrite demeanor showed that she truly regretted her actions.
- He wrote a contrite letter, hoping to mend the rift between them.