Penitent
adjective'pɛnɪtənt
Adjective
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Similar:RepentantSee also:SorryAshamedBad
Noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
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Similar Words
- Repentant
- Penitential
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- Ruthful
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