Vocabulary for HESI A2 Related

Review Vocabulary for HESI A2 related questions and content

What does contrite mean?

  • A. Guilty
  • B. Regretful
  • C. Shameful
  • D. Pleased
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Regretful.' Contrite means feeling regret or remorse. Choice A, 'Guilty,' does not fully capture the meaning of contrite as it implies a judgement of culpability rather than a feeling of remorse. Choice C, 'Shameful,' is incorrect as it focuses on the emotion of shame rather than regret. Choice D, 'Pleased,' is the opposite of what contrite means, as it signifies satisfaction or happiness, which is contradictory to feeling regretful or remorseful.