contrition vs regret
regret vs contritioncontrition and regret both are nouns.
contrition is not a verb while regret is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contrition | Yes | No | No | No |
| regret | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
regret is a hypernym of
contrition; that is, regret is a
word with a broader meaning than contrition:
- contrition: sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
- regret: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
| contrition (noun) | regret (noun) |
|---|---|
| sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
| contrition (verb) | regret (verb) |
|---|---|
| decline formally or politely | |
| express with regret | |
| feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | |
| feel sad about the loss or absence of |
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