contritely
adjectiveHow many syllables in contritely?
There are 3 syllables in the word contritely.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:
brazenly
callously
consciencelessly
defiantly
impenitently
incorrigibly
indifferently
obdurately
remorselessly
shamelessly
unabashedly
unapologetically
unashamedly
unregenerately
unremorsefully
unrepentantly
unrepentingly
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