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How do you use contrite in a sentence?

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(contrite - caused by or showing sincere remorse )

The defendant was not the least bit contrite about his crimes.

In the Catholic church, a contrite sinner confesses his sins to a priest.

My brother offered a contrite apology, but it's still very difficult to forgive him.

Unless you show that you are contrite, the judge will not be lenient with you.

Amber was truly contrite about the harsh words she had spoken to her friend earlier.

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