Con"trite [L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
1.
Thoroughly bruised or broken.
[Obs.]
2.
Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Ps. li. 17.
Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite.
Milton.
Syn. -- Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
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Con"trite, n.
A contrite person.
Hooker.
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Con"trite, v.
In a contrite manner.
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