Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penitent
adjective
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
Examples
- After realizing the consequences of his actions, he felt penitent and sought forgiveness.
- The penitent thief returned the stolen items, hoping for a chance to make amends.
Meaning
Penitent describes a state of remorse for one’s actions, especially for having committed a wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- repentant
- remorseful
- contrite
- sorry
- ashamed
