Definition of repentant
1 : experiencing repentance : penitent
2 : expressive of repentance
repentantly
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Unlike many scientists who file immediate lawsuits when they're caught, Friedman was repentant, resigning from his positions at both Brigham and Women's, and Harvard.
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First Known Use of repentant
13th century
REPENTANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of repentant for Students
: feeling or showing regret for something said or done
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