contriteness

Noun

Meaning

Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

attrition contrition rue penitence guilt grief regret shame apology sorrow repentance remorse anguish qualm compunction
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Antonyms

distance detachment indifference cruelty harshness coldness
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Hypernyms

rue regret sorrow ruefulness

Close letter words and terms

contristation contrite contritely contrition contrition is deep sorrow and self-condemnation contriturate