Adjective:

செய்த பாவத்தை எண்ணி மனம் வருந்துகிற,

contrite's Usage Examples:

I tried to look contrite.

But it must be noted that, according to the orthodox doctrine, not only can an Indulgence not remit future sins, but even for the past it cannot take full effect unless the subject be truly contrite and have confessed (or intend shortly to confess) his sins.

contrite soul?At this of course the Countess was very contrite.

I'm sure God has forgiven their little transgressions and the two of them are contrite for their actions.

Contrast its frequency afterwards, when ground of hope is found in the Divine pity and purpose (verses 22-40), and when the contrite nation turns to its God in prayer (verses 55-66).

The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

"I'm sure God has forgiven their little transgressions and the two of them are contrite for their actions.

Gladys was contrite, promising to "not take sleeping pills" so she would wake more quickly.

You said the rapist character was all contrite and God loving.

Synonyms:

ruthful, repentant, rueful, remorseful, penitent,

Antonyms:

nonreligious person, unregretful, unashamed, unrepentant, impenitent,