All contritely synonyms
con·trite
C c adverb contritely
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- repentantly — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
- regretful — full of regret; sorrowful because of what is lost, gone, or done.
- apologetically — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- penitently — feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.
- ashamedly — feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace: He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly.