contrite in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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contrite [Brit kənˈtrʌɪt, ˈkɒntrʌɪt, Am kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɑntraɪt] ADJ form

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One's capacity to accept that scouring in a contrite and cooperative spirit, without resentment or defensiveness, was the first step in passing the grade.
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This has been described as a contrite reaction, and repetitive, counterphobic, safety, ritual or compulsive behaviors.
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He was able to resume his practice in 2000 after presenting a humble and contrite figure to the court.
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Jack appears, contrite, insisting that he will withdraw everything he said.
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Despite her difficult character at times, she appears contrite and righteous.
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Where first it was a contrite phrase now it is contrition itself; and what was once a petition in words is transformed into a sensation of entire necessity.
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He was only freed when he issued a contrite apology.
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