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contritely
adjective
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How to pronounce contritely:

Definition of contritely:

contritely (adjective):
feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

Synonyms for contritely:

remorsefully

Antonyms for contritely:

defiantlycallouslyindifferentlybrazenlyunapologeticallyunabashedlyshamelesslyunashamedly

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