As nouns the difference between meekness and contrite
is that meekness is the quality of being meek while contrite is a contrite person; a penitent.
As an adjective contrite is
sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
meekness
English
Noun
(es)
the quality of being meek
contrite
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.
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(obsolete) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
Antonyms
* attrite
Synonyms
* See also
* apologetic
Derived terms
* contritely
* contriteness
Noun
(
en noun)
A contrite person; a penitent.
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