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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

Related Vocabularies

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
lacking intelligence or common sense
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Wearing no clothes; naked.

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