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penitent

UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Translations

penitentnoun
penitents
pl
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
pénitentSurtout dans un contexte religieux.
The penitent knelt at the altar, seeking absolution for his past mistakes.
Le pénitent s’est agenouillé devant l’autel, demandant l’absolution pour ses fautes passées.
Synonyms
remorseful
ashamed
sorry
contrite
repentant
penitentadjective
more penitent
Comp.
most penitent
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
The penitent thief asked for forgiveness after realizing the harm he had caused.
Le voleur repentant a demandé pardon après avoir réalisé le mal qu’il avait causé.
Additional translations
pénitentPlus littéraire ou religieux.
Synonyms
contrite
repentant
sorry
ashamed
apologetic
remorseful
Antonyms
unrepentant

Definitions

penitentnoun
A person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness, especially in a religious context.
The penitent knelt at the altar, seeking absolution for his past mistakes.
penitentadjective
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
The penitent thief asked for forgiveness after realizing the harm he had caused.
Expressive of remorse or repentance.
She wrote a penitent letter apologizing for her harsh words.
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