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contrite
adjective as in regretful
Example Sentences
But he had a starring role in the opening ceremony of the competition on Wednesday night, standing contrite before the assembled grinning beauty queens where he offered an apology.
In statements delivered in court on Tuesday, they appeared contrite and emotional when revisiting the murders.
AMMAN, Jordan — The message was contrite but direct.
In the second season, which is on right now, I'm a little more contrite.
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was anything but contrite after being sentenced to 11 years in prison on federal corruption charges Wednesday.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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