penitence |
contriteness |
Related terms |
Penitence is a related term of contriteness.
As nouns the difference between penitence and contriteness
is that
penitence is penance while
contriteness is the state of being contrite.
contrition |
contriteness |
Related terms |
Contrition is a related term of contriteness.
As nouns the difference between contrition and contriteness
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
contriteness is the state of being contrite.
repentance |
contriteness |
Synonyms |
Repentance is a synonym of contriteness.
As nouns the difference between repentance and contriteness
is that
repentance is the condition of being penitent while
contriteness is the state of being contrite.
contriteness |
compunction |
Related terms |
Contriteness is a related term of compunction.
As nouns the difference between contriteness and compunction
is that
contriteness is the state of being contrite while
compunction is a pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.