contriteness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contriteness
Noun
  • Inability to make eye contact could be interpreted as guilt or shame, while facial expressions contrary to the tone of the proceedings could be seen as cold or lacking remorse.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
  • In an email following the discussions, Cox allegedly confirmed that King expressed remorse and apologized after confirming the accusations.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Even those who retain their jobs may deal with survivor’s guilt or anxiety over future job cuts.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Casey Anthony’s guilt is essentially settled fact among true crime fans.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Bernstein and von Karajan, Danish continues, exemplify this duality, engaging openly with universal human issues like ambition, mortality, regret, and reconciliation. Music, central to both conductors' lives, plays a significant role in Last Call.
    Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • In Regretting You, a shocking car wreck takes the lives of two family members, unlocking a series of secrets, lies and regrets.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Contriteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contriteness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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