자신의 잘못에 대해 깊이 뉘우치고 가책을 느끼는 상태.
The state of feeling deep remorse and guilt for having committed a wrongdoing or offense.
예문:
"The defendant's genuine contrition during the sentencing hearing led the judge to consider a more lenient punishment."
"She wrote a heartfelt letter expressing her contrition for the pain her words had caused her friend."
기독교 신학에서 형벌에 대한 두려움보다 하느님에 대한 사랑으로 인해 자신의 죄를 진심으로 뉘우치는 일.
In Christian theology, the sincere repentance of past sins motivated by the love of God rather than fear of punishment.
예문:
"The priest explained that true contrition requires not just sorrow for sin, but a firm resolve to avoid it in the future."
"He knelt in the confessional, offering a prayer of contrition for his transgressions."