penitent

adjective
UK: /ˈpenɪtənt/
US: /ˈpenɪtənt/

  1. Feeling or expressing remorse for one's sins or misdeeds.

    1. The penitent thief asked for forgiveness before he died.
    2. After hurting his friend, Mark was penitent and apologized sincerely.

Synonyms

remorseful repentant contrite apologetic
penitent noun

  1. A person who feels or expresses sorrow for wrongdoing; a repentant sinner.

    1. The penitent knelt before the altar and prayed quietly.
    2. The priest listened to the penitent confess their sins with deep emotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "penitent" is /ˈpenɪtənt/ in British English and /ˈpenɪtənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "penitent": remorseful, repentant, contrite, apologetic.

Example usage of "penitent": "The penitent thief asked for forgiveness before he died.". More examples on the page.