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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Contrite

  1. A
    Sorrowful
  2. B
    Shameless
  3. C
    Sorry
  4. D
    Guilty

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The correct option is B.
Contrite: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Shameless: Characterized by a lack of shame, remorse, or guilt.

Options A, C, and D are synonyms or closely related in meaning to "contrite", whereas "Shameless" is its direct antonym.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Contrite
A
Sorrowful
B
Shameless
C
Sorry
D
Guilty

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