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Synonyms:
- compunctious, unobtrusive, self-effacing, homely, sorrowful, repentant, modest, sorry, sheepish, unpretentious, remorseful, abashed, selfless, humbled, feel/look small, uncomfortable, submissive, apologetic, unassuming, lamenting, regretful, humble, grieving, ashamed, meek, regret, rueful, penitent, self-reproaching, foolish, embarrassed, plebeian, ruthful, shameful, mild, penitential, guilty, plain, mourning, atoning
Examples:
- - Yet in the history of synagogue literature this poet goes by the name Ha- Sallach, " penitential poet," on account of his many religious songs, bewailing in elegiac measure the hollowness of life, and the vanity of earthly possessions, and in ardent words advocating humility, repentance, and a contrite heart. - "Jewish Literature and Other Essays", Gustav Karpeles
- - As they approached the fire she slid her hand inside his arm and, glancing down, he saw the timid questioning of her face and was immediately contrite. - "The Emigrant Trail", Geraldine Bonner
- - When he said that all men might be saved, I shook, for I expected he would add, all except those who had committed the mysterious sin; but no, all men were to be saved who with a humble and contrite spirit would come to Jesus, cast themselves at the foot of His cross, and accept pardon through the merits of His blood- shedding alone. - "Lavengro The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest", George Borrow
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