1. He showed contriteness after realizing his mistake.
他在意识到错误后表现出悔意。

2. Her contriteness was clear in her apology.
她的道歉中显露出真诚的悔意。

3. The teacher accepted his contriteness and forgave him.
老师接受了他的悔意并原谅了他。

A: Do you think his contriteness is sincere?
A：你认为他的悔意是真诚的吗？

B: Yes, he seems truly sorry for what he did. B：是的，他看起来真的为所做的事感到抱歉。

1) 因错误或过失而产生的深刻懊悔情绪

2) 表达真诚悔意的心理状态

3) 用于描述道德层面的内疚与反省

1. 悔恨；懊悔之情

e.g. He expressed contriteness for his actions.
他对自己的行为表示悔意。

2. 深刻的内疚与自责情绪

e.g. Her contriteness was evident after the argument.
争吵后她明显感到懊悔。

noun

1. The feeling of deep regret or guilt for having done something wrong.

Synonym: remorse, repentance