Penitent
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪtɪnt/
Penitent (adjective)
- feeling sorry for doing something wrong and wanting to make it right.
Examples
- She felt penitent after the argument.
- He was penitent for his harsh words.
Common collocations: penitent expression, penitent apology, a penitent's remorse, penitent's confession
Penitent (noun)
- a person who feels sorry for their mistakes and wants to improve.
Examples
- The penitent sought forgiveness from his friend.
- A penitent approached the priest for guidance.