Penitent (5)
'penitent' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for contrite that I've seen before include "Full of remorse" , "Feeling remorse" , "in a sorry state indeed" , "Feeling sorrow for sins" , "Sorry for something done" .)
'penitent' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sorry that I've seen before include "My apologies!" , "Contrite" , "Repentant" , "Common apology" , "Feeling penitence" .)
'penitent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for atoner that I've seen before include "Person making amends for wrongs committed" , "One who makes amends for wrongs done" .)