contrition

Example Sentences

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And the old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is obviously no longer operative, as candidates find it not only possible but even advantageous to brazen their way through storms of uproar and opprobrium.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the judge issued her ruling, Garcia admitted fault for abusing women at the prison and expressed contrition and remorse.

From Seattle Times

Since then, about 1,000 participants in the melee have been arrested, many racking up steep legal bills and expressing regret and contrition in court for their actions.

From Seattle Times

Grabbing ones earlobes in India is a sign of contrition for one’s actions.

From Literature

On Thursday, Mr. Webb recommended that Mr. Smollett be incarcerated for an unspecified amount of time, arguing that his misconduct was serious, that he lied to the jury and that he had shown no contrition.

From New York Times