How do you spell Contrite?
Correct spelling
contrite
Remember: CON-TRITE rhymes with 'spite' - guilt grinds you down completely.
Why is contrite spelled this way?
From Latin contritus, ground to pieces. CON (thoroughly) + TERERE (to rub). Someone contrite has been ground down by guilt — remorse that wears away pride.
Common misspellings of contrite
contrightcontriitecontrit
Example
After breaking his mother's vase, the boy gave a contrite apology.