penitent [adjective]

Definition of penitent:

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

Synonyms of penitent:

● Repentant

● Sorry

● Regretful

● Remorseful

● Contrite

● Apologetic

● Rueful

● Ashamed

● Penitential

● Sorrowful


Opposite/Antonyms of penitent:

● Shameless

● Unapologetic

● Happy

● Unrepentant

● Remorseless

● Impenitent

● Unashamed

● Unremorseful


Sentence/Example of penitent:

The penitent then leaves the confessional and goes and prays his penance in the church.