contrition

• Sentiment profond de regret, de remords ou de chagrin pour une faute ou un péché commis, souvent associé à une volonté de réparation.

A noun referring to a feeling of deep regret, remorse, or sorrow for having committed a wrongdoing or sin.

indénombrable

1. Deep regret for wrongdoingC1formal

   A feeling of deep sorrow and remorse for having done something wrong, often with a desire to make amends.

   Contrition

   • He expressed his contrition for the hurtful words he had spoken.
   • Her contrition was evident in her tearful apology.
   • The judge considered the defendant's contrition when passing the sentence.

   Synonymescompunctionpenitenceregretremorserepentanceruefulnessself-reproachsorrow

   Antonymeshardheartednessimpenitenceobduracy