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penitent

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
Main Example

The penitent asked for forgiveness after making a mistake.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who feels sorry for their wrong actions and seeks forgiveness.

Other Example

The penitent child apologized to his friend.

She felt penitent after breaking the vase.

The penitent man sought to make amends.

Synonyms

penitent heart

penitent spirit

penitent prayer

Synonyms

repentant

contrite

remorseful

penitent

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
Main Example

She gave a penitent smile after realizing her mistake.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Feeling or showing sorrow for having done something wrong.

Other Example

He felt penitent after breaking the vase.

The child gave a penitent look when caught lying.

She wrote a penitent letter to apologize for her actions.

Synonyms

penitent heart

penitent spirit

penitent expression

Synonyms

remorseful

repentant

sorry

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