English-German translation for "contrite"

"contrite" German translation

contrite
[ˈk(ɒ)ntrait] American English | amerikanisches EnglischUSalso | auch a. [kənˈtrait]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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zerknirscht, reuig, reumütig durch Reue verursacht
  • durch Reue verursacht
    contrite caused by regret
    contrite caused by regret
examples
  • contrite tears
    Tränen der Reue
    contrite tears
Sie zappelte und wirkte spürbar zerknirscht.
She fidgeted, looking noticeably contrite.
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