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penitent

adjective
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example Sentences

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

Synonyms

remorseful, regretful, apologetic, contrite

Antonyms

unrepentant, remorseless

Collocations

penitent look, penitent heart, deeply penitent, penitent expression

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