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Penitent — synonyms, penitent antonyms, definition
1. penitent (a)
13 synonyms
apologetic ashamed compunctious contrite graceless irreclaimable lost obdurate regretful remorseful repentant reprobate sorry
2. penitent (Noun)
3 synonyms
ascetic monk puritan
1 definition
penitent (Noun) — (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).
1 type of
religious person
1 type
Flagellant
3. penitent (Adjective)
1 antonym
impenitent
1 definition
penitent (Adjective) — Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.
ex. "If the offender is truly penitent, should we still punish her?"