penitent (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪtənt/
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
Examples
The king was penitent for his harsh decisions and sought to make amends.
She offered a penitent apology for her outburst.
He was a penitent thief, donating half his earnings to charity.
How to Use penitent
- penitent for (prepositional phrase)
- Showing sorrow or regret for a specific wrongdoing. — "She was penitent for her harsh words."
- penitent about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling regret or contrition regarding something. — "He seemed genuinely penitent about his past mistakes."
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