Words similar to contrite

Example sentences for: contrite

How can you use “contrite” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

b) Urged Clinton to be fully contrite.
b) Pushed for Clinton to be aggressive rather than contrite during his speech.
Deutch played along, swallowing his medicine without protest and even issuing contrite remarks about the security measures he should have taken.
With no prior convictions, a contrite IBM received the maximum fine possible: $8.
a) Urged president to be contrite and wrote excellent, sufficiently apologetic speech.