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Contrarian vs Contrite - What's the difference?

contrarian | contrite |


As a verb contrarian

is .

As an adjective contrite is

sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As a noun contrite is

a contrite person; a penitent.

Contrite vs Embarrassed - What's the difference?

contrite | embarrassed |


As adjectives the difference between contrite and embarrassed

is that contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic while embarrassed is having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

As a noun contrite

is a contrite person; a penitent.

As a verb embarrassed is

(embarrass).

Contrite vs Apology - What's the difference?

contrite | apology |


As nouns the difference between contrite and apology

is that contrite is a contrite person; a penitent while apology is an expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

As an adjective contrite

is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

Contrite vs Guilt - What's the difference?

contrite | guilt |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between contrite and guilt

is that contrite is (obsolete) thoroughly bruised or broken while guilt is (obsolete) to commit offenses; act criminally.

As nouns the difference between contrite and guilt

is that contrite is a contrite person; a penitent while guilt is responsibility for wrongdoing.

As an adjective contrite

is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As a verb guilt is

(obsolete) to commit offenses; act criminally.

Contrite vs Contrite - What's the difference?

contrite | contrite |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between contrite and contrite

is that contrite is (obsolete) thoroughly bruised or broken while contrite is (obsolete) thoroughly bruised or broken.

As adjectives the difference between contrite and contrite

is that contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic while contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As nouns the difference between contrite and contrite

is that contrite is a contrite person; a penitent while contrite is a contrite person; a penitent.

Contrite vs Sorrowful - What's the difference?

contrite | sorrowful | Synonyms |

Contrite is a synonym of sorrowful.


As adjectives the difference between contrite and sorrowful

is that contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic while sorrowful is of a person, full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.

As a noun contrite

is a contrite person; a penitent.

Con vs Contrite - What's the difference?

con | contrite |


As nouns the difference between con and contrite

is that con is a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros) while contrite is a contrite person; a penitent.

As a verb con

is to study, especially in order to gain knowledge of.

As a proper noun Con

is a male given name, a diminutive form of Conor or Cornelius.

As an initialism CON

is Certificate of Need.

As an adjective contrite is

sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

Contrite vs Blase - What's the difference?

contrite | blase |


As an adjective contrite

is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As a noun contrite

is a contrite person; a penitent.

As a verb blase is

to blow.

Contrite vs Compassion - What's the difference?

contrite | compassion |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between contrite and compassion

is that contrite is (obsolete) thoroughly bruised or broken while compassion is (obsolete) to pity.

As nouns the difference between contrite and compassion

is that contrite is a contrite person; a penitent while compassion is deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

As an adjective contrite

is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As a verb compassion is

(obsolete) to pity.

Guilty vs Contrite - What's the difference?

guilty | contrite |


As adjectives the difference between guilty and contrite

is that guilty is responsible for a dishonest act while contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As nouns the difference between guilty and contrite

is that guilty is (legal) a plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge while contrite is a contrite person; a penitent.

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