contrition

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When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Here was a chance for Redzepi to redeem himself with true contrition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The novel’s universe is finally too faint to bear the weight of whatever message about judgment and contrition Mr. Saunders hopes to communicate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

At her sentencing, Peters repeatedly insulted the judge and never showed an ounce of contrition.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

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

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin