# zerknirscht

zerknirscht is a German adjective meaning “contrite”. Forms: zerknirschter, am zerknirschtesten.

## Forms

- Comparative: zerknirschter
- Superlative: am zerknirschtesten

## Meanings

1. contrite, hangdog
   - Sie war völlig zerknirscht über das, was passiert war.

## Examples

- Sie zappelte und wirkte spürbar zerknirscht. — She fidgeted, looking noticeably contrite.

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