contrite

Example Sentences

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On “Folded,” Kehlani toggles between contrite and commanding, weaving her vocals around a guitar line that moves like a Slinky tumbling down a staircase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

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.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

The club hierarchy is calm, Xabi Alonso remains firm and Vinicius - at least publicly - contrite.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

When I spoke to him on the phone on Tuesday morning, Buscaglia was contrite about his mistakes, but not his methods.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

He seemed uncharacteristically powerless and contrite, a far cry from the tough, resolute and absolute ruler of the house I knew him to be, the father whose words were law.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane