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Contrition refers to an act or attitude of penance, or feeling sorry for one's bad actions. An example of contrition in a sentence might be, "Mary performed 40 hours of community service every week as an act of contrition for her reformed litterbug ways."
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The defendant was not the least bit contrite about his crimes.
In the Catholic church, a contrite sinner confesses his sins to a priest.
My brother offered a contrite apology, but it's still very difficult to forgive him.
Unless you show that you are contrite, the judge will not be lenient with you.
Amber was truly contrite about the harsh words she had spoken to her friend earlier.
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Contrition means repentance for something you're sorry for. "Susan washed dishes as an act of contrition because she burned dinner." Cupidity, on the other hand, means greedy. " John's cupidity led him to cheat his customers."
What is a war of contrition?
The word contrition means a state of feeling remorse. Thus contrition is akin to conscience. The phrase "war of contrition" is often used in religious scenarios to describe the duality of good and evil in the heart of man.
Where is the word contrition form?
The word "contrition" means sincere and complete remorse. This word is seen earliest in the bible. Theologians use contrition to describe interior repentance. It's origins come from the bible and there are some more explicit definitions by the Council of Trent. The Roman Catholic religion has information dating back into the 100s b.c. regarding contrition.
What is the contrition for do not?
Don't
What are the release dates for Contrition - 2012?
Contrition - 2012 was released on: USA: 3 July 2012 (DVD premiere)
When was Act of Contrition - Battlestar Galactica - created?
Act of Contrition - Battlestar Galactica - was created on 2004-11-08.
When do you pray the act of contrition?
the answer is penance
Is proudness a synonym for contrition?
No, proudness and contrition are actually antonyms. Proudness refers to a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions. Contrition, on the other hand, refers to the feeling of remorse or guilt for having done something wrong.
What are the release dates for Contrition - 2010?
Contrition - 2010 was released on: USA: 23 June 2010 (New York City, New York)
Who wrote the Act of Contrition?
There have been dozens of Acts of Contrition written over the centuries, in as many countries.
What is the answer to crossword clue contrition?
Remorse or regret
What is the name of the prayer in reconciliation?
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