contrition

noun /kən'trɪʃən/

Definition
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'contrition': She showed great contrition during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10

Word Statistics

Length
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency

Word Characteristics