Chagrin and Contrition

Chagrin

Chagrin noun - Strong feelings of embarrassment.

Contrition and chagrin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Chagrin".

Nearby Word: chagrined

Contrition

Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
Usage example: once again she heard her abusive husband's tearful expressions of contrition
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Synonyms for Contrition

Chagrin and contrition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chagrin" instead a noun "Contrition".

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
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