contrite
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
These two, just hours from the battlefield, were by turns contrite and defensive.
From Washington Post
Google executives disclosed the removal of the app in an internal email whose contrite tone suggests that the decision was not popular with some employees.
From Washington Post
Michigan coach Juwan Howard looked and sounded contrite about the swipe that forced him to watch his basketball team play five games on TV.
From Fox News
The next day, he made a contrite statement, saying he had reacted badly under stress.
From New York Times
In an interview two days later, he was more contrite.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
