прилагательное [поэтическое] кающийся, раскаивающийся, сокрушающийся Синоним(ы): repentant, penitent
adjective Etymology: Middle English contrit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin contritus, from Latin, past participle of conterere to grind, bruise, from com- + terere to rub — more at throw feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming Example: a contrite criminal Example: a contrite apology Example: contrite sighs • contritely adverb • contriteness noun