Sentence examples for genuine contrition from inspiring English sources

We want them to demonstrate genuine contrition.

A bit more genuine contrition wouldn't go amiss.

She said: "Showed genuine contrition and says he won't make anti-gay statements again.

If the once hoped-for political career is to get back on track, the appearance of genuine contrition sells.

A "Mark McGwire" is the self-pitying apology that shows a lack of genuine contrition, and broadcasts your resentment at being caught.

He always apologizes for disturbing an employee at an odd hour or on vacation, but the apology is more a ritual than a sign of genuine contrition.

PM Dave has had a go, notably in 2006, but it's important, for without genuine proof of contrition there is no credibility.

I also believe that this feeling stems more from getting caught than from a genuine sense of contrition for your actions.

What all of that means, then, is that Maye's statement is a genuine act of contrition.

Her contrition is genuine, but so is her innate self-belief.

"The thing about Millar is that whether his contrition is genuine or not, he should not be racing," writes Rendel Harris in a beautiful font you won't be able to appreciate once I've copied it from his email and posted it on here.