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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 con·trite /ˈkɑnˌtraɪt, kənˈ/
 (a.)悔悟了的,後悔的,痛悔的

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Con·trite a.
 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.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Con·trite, n. A contrite person.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Con·trite, v. In a contrite manner.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 contrite
      adj 1: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
             [syn: remorseful, rueful, ruthful, sorry]
      2: feeling regret for a fault or offence