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contrito
[kõn-ˈtrі-tu]
adjective
masculine
pl: contritos
contrite
1.
feeling or expressing remorse, regret, or sorrow for one's sins or wrongdoings
He looked contrite after realizing his mistake.
Ele parecia contrito após perceber seu erro.
2.
deeply repentant; showing sincere regret
The contrite criminal asked for forgiveness.
O criminoso contrito pediu perdão.
Synonyms
arrependido
penitente
remorso
pesaroso
compungido
Antonyms
impenitente
desafiador
arrogante
indiferente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contrito
Standard usage, commonly understood
Portugal
contrito
Standard usage, more formal/literary context
Related Idioms & Phrases
coração contrito
espírito contrito
estar contrito com alguém
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