contrite

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈtrʌɪt, ˈkɒntrʌɪt/

adjective

  • feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong: a contrite tone

Derivatives

contritely

adverb

contriteness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French contrit, from Latin contritus, past participle of conterere 'grind down, wear away', from con- 'together' + terere 'rub'