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contrite

kənˈtraɪt

adjective

skruszony

skruˈʂɔnɨ· przymiotnik
Also
żałujący(m)
Definition

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Examples
He was deeply contrite about his mistake and apologized sincerely.
Był głęboko skruszony z powodu swojego błędu i szczerze przeprosił.
The contrite student promised to never cheat again.
Skruszony uczeń obiecał, że nigdy więcej nie będzie oszukiwać.
Synonyms
remorsefulpenitentregretful
Collocations
deeply contritecontrite apologycontrite heart
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