Definition of Penitent
Penitent
pen·i·tent
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(adjective)
Feeling or expressing remorse for one's wrongdoing or sin.
e.g. The penitent prisoner spent years seeking forgiveness from his victims' families.
(noun)
a person who repents their sin;
e.g. The penitent was granted forgiveness at last!
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