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contrite Antonyms

Opposite of contrite

Pinning down the opposite of contrite requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or expressing deep, sincere remorse and penitence for a wrongdoing or sin.

Usage Example

"The student offered a impenitent apology to the teacher for disrupting the lecture."

Strongest
impenitent
unrepentant
remorseless
Strong
unapologetic
defiant

Similar words to contrite

Words similar to contrite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

penitent
remorseful
repentant
regretful
apologetic
rueful
chastened
sorrowful
See all synonyms of contrite

• Nearby Words

contributive
contributor
contributory
contrite
contrition
contrivance
contrive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contrite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contrite
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