sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
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contriteness
How to use contriteness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for contriteness.
Editorial note
Not, to be clear, because of any contriteness on Nixon's part.
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sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for contriteness.
noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
See also: attrition, contrition
Example sentences
Not, to be clear, because of any contriteness on Nixon's part.
To err is human, but I would expect a level of contriteness, rather than doubling down on the "nothing to see here" attitude.
Maybe it's the repeated 'what happened to me was justified and I thank those who make the decisions' groveling-like contriteness, even though objectively that should be a good thing.
Do you consider it much different from the practice of denying parole when convicts continue to profess innocence instead of professing contriteness?
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use contriteness in a sentence?
Not, to be clear, because of any contriteness on Nixon's part.
What does contriteness mean?
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
What part of speech is contriteness?
contriteness is commonly used as noun.