\Con"trite\ (?; 277), a. [L. contritus bruised, p. p.
of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind:
cf. F. contrit See {Trite}.]
1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for
   sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and
   thoroughly penitent.
         A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
                                               --Ps. li. 17.
         Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. --Milton.
Syn: Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.

\Con"trite\, n.
A contrite person. --Hooker.

\Con"trite\, v.
In a contrite manner.