Contrition and Failing

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Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

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

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely

Failing noun - A defect in character.

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Contrition and failing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Failing".

Nearby Words: fail, failure, failed

little contrition

little failing

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Failing or Contrition. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/failing.

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