imperfect contrition

im·per·fect con·tri·tion

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Definitions of imperfect contrition words

noun imperfect contrition sincere penitence or remorse. 1
noun imperfect contrition Theology. sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition) or from some inferior motive, as fear of divine punishment (imperfect contrition) 1
noun imperfect contrition detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, from hope of heaven 0

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English contricio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin contrītiōn- (stem of contrītiō). See contrite, -ion

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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