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penitent
'penitent' - used as an adjective
1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

'penitent' - used as a noun
2. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
See also
  • ashamed
  • bad
  • contrite
  • penitential
  • regretful
  • remorseful
  • rueful
  • ruthful
  • sorry
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  • impenitent
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