Definition of CONTRITENESS

contriteness

Noun

  • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  • The state of being contrite.

Origin / Etymology

From contrite + -ness.

Synonyms

attrition, contrition

Scrabble Score: 14

contriteness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
contriteness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contriteness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

contriteness: valid Words With Friends Word