contrition
noun/kənˈtrɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,347 most common English word
Meaning
A feeling of sincere remorse or guilt for having done wrong.
Example sentence
After breaking his sister's favorite vase, he felt deep contrition and apologized sincerely.
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