Meaning Of The Word Penitent

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What's The Definition Of Penitent?

penitent
Someone who is penitent is very sorry for something wrong that they have done, and regrets their actions.

penitent in American English
truly sorry for having sinned or done other wrong and willing to atone; contrite; repentant
adjective: feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite
noun: a penitent person

penitent in British English
adjective: feeling regret for one's sins; repentant
noun: a person who is penitent

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