| Pronunciation: | | kun'trItnes
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation |
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CONTRITENESS is a 12 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | attrition, contrition |
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| | See Also: | | regret, ruefulness, sorrow |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Con"trite`ness\, n.
Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.
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