Contritely

/kənˈtraɪtli/

पश्चातापपूर्वक; खेद के साथ; प्रायश्चित की भावना से

Origin & History

From the adjective 'contrite' (Middle English), via Old French 'contrit', from Latin 'contritus' (“crushed, bruised”), past participle of 'conterere' (“to crush, grind”).

विशेषण 'contrite' (मध्य अंग्रेज़ी) से; पुरानी फ़्रेंच 'contrit' के माध्यम से; लैटिन 'contritus' (“कुचला/पिसा हुआ, आहत”) से, जो 'conterere' (“कुचलना/पीसना”) का भूतकालिक कृदंत है।

Definition

In a way that shows sincere regret or remorse for having done something wrong; with penitence and humility.

किसी गलती या अपराध के लिए सच्चे पश्चाताप और अपराध-बोध के साथ; विनम्रता और प्रायश्चित की भावना से।

Parts of Speech

Adverb:
He apologized contritely for his harsh words.
उसने अपने कठोर शब्दों के लिए पश्चातापपूर्ण ढंग से माफ़ी माँगी।

Usage Examples

She spoke contritely, admitting she had lied.
Contritely, the manager accepted responsibility for the mistake.
He nodded contritely after realizing the harm he had caused.
She wrote contritely to everyone she had offended.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Unrepentantly Remorselessly Defiantly Brazenly Shamelessly

Related Forms

Noun
Adjective
Contrite / Contrite-hearted
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Say sorry contritely
पश्चाताप के साथ माफ़ी माँगना
Look contritely at someone
किसी को पश्चातापपूर्ण नज़र से देखना
Smile contritely
पश्चाताप भरी मुस्कान देना