Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impenitency
noun
/ɪmˈpɛnɪtənsɪ/
Definition
The quality of being unrepentant; refusal to feel remorse or regret for one’s actions.
Examples
- His impenitency in the face of his mistakes surprised everyone.
- Despite numerous interventions, her impenitency remained steadfast.
- The impenitency of the criminal made rehabilitation challenging.
Meaning
Impenitency refers to a state where an individual does not express or feel regret for their wrongdoings, often leading them to persist in their behavior without seeking forgiveness or change.
Synonyms
- unrepentance
- remorselessness
- incorrigibility
