adj
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admitting guilts ; especially feeling remorseful
죄를 인정하는 ; 특히 양심의 가책을 느끼는
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To be contrite is to admit whatever terrible thing you did.
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Sally was contrite about her mistake, so we forgave her.
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A criminal who won't confess his crime is not contrite.
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Saying that you're sorry is an act of contrition.