contrite
adjectiveUK /kənˈtraɪt/
US /kənˈtraɪt/
Feeling very sorry for something wrong you did.
She gave a contrite apology for breaking the vase.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing deep sorrow and regret for a wrong.
His contrite letter moved everyone to forgive him.
3. Feeling humble and willing to make amends.
The contrite boy offered to fix the fence he damaged.
4. Expressing genuine repentance in a religious sense.
The contrite sinner knelt in prayer.