Contrition and Humbling

Contrition

Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition

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

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely

Humbling

Humbling adjective - Causing awareness of your shortcomings.

Contrition and humbling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Humbling".

Nearby Words: humble, humbled
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