contrition

Meanings

• noun

  a feeling of deep regret or shame for a past wrong or mistake

• noun

  the act of acknowledging and making amends for a mistake or wrong

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Rhymes

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atonement , chastisement , consolation , expiation , reparation

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Variants

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contrition , contritions

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Etymology

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From Old French contrite, present participle of contrir 'oppose, confute, deny,' from con- 'against' + trir 'strive'. The meaning 'feeling of remorse' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contrition' is derived from the Latin word 'contritus,' which means 'crushed' or 'bruised'.

2. In the Catholic Church, contrition is one of the three theological virtues.

3. Contrition is a common theme in many works of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'

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Related Concepts

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1. penance: The act of making amends for a wrong or mistake, often involving some form of suffering or self-denial.

2. remorse: A feeling of deep regret or sadness for something one has done.

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Culture

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In literature, contrition is often depicted as a crucial step towards forgiveness and redemption. In art, it is portrayed as a feeling that brings about transformation and growth. In music, it is expressed through ballads and hymns.

How to Memorize "contrition"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad expression, bowing their head and apologizing for their mistake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contrition' with the word 'remorse' or 'apology'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-T-R-I-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning: 'feeling of deep regret or shame for a past wrong or mistake'

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