contritely

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die mit aufrichtigem Bedauern oder Reue über ein Unrecht oder eine Kränkung ausgeführt wird.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner showing sorrow and regret for a fault or offense.' It describes an action performed with genuine remorse or penitence.

1. In a rueful mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows deep regret or remorse for a wrongdoing.

   Zerknirscht

   • He contritely apologized for his harsh words.
   • She contritely admitted her mistake to the team.
   • The child contritely returned the stolen candy.

   Synonymeapologeticallyguiltilypenitentlyregretfullyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

   Antonymedefiantlyimpenitentlyunrepentantly