English dictionary

penitent

/'p/E/n/I/t/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

adj.all

Synonyms repentant

Antonyms impenitent unremorseful unrepentant

Source: WordNet 3.0
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life.

adjective

Source: webster1913

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions.

noun

Source: webster1913