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/pˈɛnɪtənt/

Definition & Meaning of "penitent"in English

Penitent

01

a person who feels sorrow for their sins or wrongdoing

Examples

The penitent knelt in the confessional, seeking absolution for his mistakes.

penitent

01

expressing sorrow for having done wrong

Examples

He was deeply penitent for the harsh words he had spoken in anger.

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