| 单词 | contrition |
| 释义 | contrition (once / 2927 pages) n In the truest sense, contrition is feeling sorry for committing a religious sin and being scared about the consequences. But anyone can feel general contrition for something they've done wrong. Contrition is a strong, powerful feeling that people get when they've done something wrong. Originally, this feeling came from having sinned and a fear of going to hell for it. But over the years, the idea of contrition has gotten broader. Anyone can feel contrition if they do something wrong, whether it's a tiny thing like littering or a huge thing like murdering. If you did wrong and feel bad about it, you're feeling contrition — you're contrite. WORD FAMILYcontrition: contritions USAGE EXAMPLESHis expression was solemn as I walked toward him, expecting at the very least an unconvincing performance of contrition. Salon(Dec 30, 2016) Carroll then said he was surprised that Sherman hadn’t shown more contrition in his press conference. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) The moody contrition of his recent run as Batman seem to be fitting him more and more. Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016) n sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Syn|Hyper attrition, contriteness regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
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