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Contrition vs Scruples - What's the difference?

contrition | scruples |

As nouns the difference between contrition and scruples

is that contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while scruples is .

As a verb scruples is

(scruple).

contrition

English

(wikipedia contrition)

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  • The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    scruples

    English

    Noun

    (head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (scruple)