contrition

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of contrition with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

contrition

(noun)

Meaning

sincere regret for wrongdoing

Example

"His contrition was evident during the apology."

Synonyms

remorsepenitencerepentance

Antonyms

indifferencehappinesspride